During this time, the family of believers was a company of about one hundred twenty persons. Peter stood among them and said, “Brothers and sisters, the scripture that the Holy Spirit announced beforehand through David had to be fulfilled. This was the scripture concerning Judas, who became a guide for those who arrested Jesus. This happened even though he was one of us and received a share of this ministry.” (In fact, he bought a field with the payment he received for his injustice. Falling headfirst, he burst open in the middle and all his intestines spilled out. This became known to everyone living in Jerusalem, so they called that field in their own language Hakeldama, or “Field of Blood.”) “It is written in the Psalms scroll, Let his home become deserted and let there be no one living in it; and Give his position of leadership to another. (Acts 1:15-20, CEB)
Give his position to another.
When our time to leave has come, we must take leave.
But the leadership we have done will continue by another.
All of us are replaceable. Do not think someone else can not do what you do. Maybe instead, think about those who will come after you and prepare the way for them.
We are all interim ministers to the world in what we do. How can we prepare the world for those who come after us, and the people we serve, to accept those who come after us?
Prepare for leaving, know God will bless you and those you serve.
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