I am really re-assured by these verses for it gives a biblical basis for the way our church is setup. We have a leader, whom also has a team around him offering supports guidance and help. We then all split off into house groups of which each has a leader. In each group then each leader looks after the members, as the church leader looks after them.
If we did have the house groups we would all be going to one man with our questions and asking one man for support. For a small church, it could work, but as a church grows, this becomes impractical.
The main leader of the church will become weary, as will those simply waiting for the opportunity to speak with him!
With the network of house groups we have, we are all members of a group where we can share things with each other, support each other. We can ask for help from our small group, and within minutes get answers, make phone calls, meet up with people.
The leadership of our group is a couple who are strong in the Lord. As Moses respected his father in-law who was older and wiser, I pray that I will respect what our leadership has to say to me. I also pray for our leadership that they may continue to be blessed with wisdom, health, happiness and be filled with His Spirit
and Grace.