Serving

Scripture
Acts 6:3-5,8,10 Therefore, brethren seek out from among you 7 men of good reputation, full of the Holy Spirit and wisdom, whom we may appoint over this business, but we will give ourselves continually to prayer and to the ministry of the word.  And the saying pleased the whole multitude.  And they chose Stephen a man full of faith and the Holy Spirit.  
v8  And Stephen, full of faith and power did great wonders and signs among the people.
v10 And they were not able to resist the wisdom and the Spirit by which he spoke.

Observation
The Church is growing and there are now a multitude of Christ followers, and with the increasing number of disciples comes its challenges and the need for more oversight of areas.  Those selected needed to be qualified for the position, good reputation, full of the Holy Spirit, wisdom, and faith . . . and these were the cafe' workers managing the food pantry, serving tables, and caring for the widows.
The apostles then were free to pray and minister God's word and not have to worry about the business part of ministry.

Application
Serving in this capacity does not limit the Holy Spirit power working through those serving - it enhances what God wants to do.  So I will serve wherever needed!  No matter what we do in service for the Lord and His work, God can use us.  Whether it's food distribution, ushering, cleaning the church, singing on the worship team, teaching Sunday School, office work, serving in Youth Group, or even giving a missions report, or being part of a mission outreach, no matter where I serve, God will be glorified when I give Him my all.  The Holy Spirit working through me will bless the multitudes accompanied with signs, wonders, and miracles.

Prayer
Father, serving You, loving You, loving and serving people is all part of worship. Your Holy Spirit will meet the needs of the people as I avail myself to be used by You.  The Holy Spirit who lives in me, is the same Spirit who worked through Stephen who did signs, wonders, and miracles speaking with such wisdom the people were not able to resist the words that flowed from his mouth; who when people looked on him, they saw the face of an angel.  
Shine Jesus Shine through this yielded vessel I pray and bring glory and honor to Your Holy Name, in Jesus Name, A-men.