EMPOWERED FOR DIFFERENT PURPOSES

Disciples such as Matthew, Mark, Luke and John were fully committed to secretarial/writing ministry while other unpopular ones(such as Andrew, Bartholomew, etc) were probably committed to welfare, security and other offices. Judas Iscariot was their Treasurer.

Peter was actively following Jesus closely to master core spiritual functions because he was to be the spiritual head after Jesus' ascension. We have not specifically read in the Bible that Matthew or Luke personally healed the sick or performed miracles but we know that they gave gospel accounts of Jesus' ministry. Luke also wrote The Acts of the Apostles. That means they were great instruments to Jesus. Not that Jesus didn't empower them to demonstrate power after his death but those guys just had to stick to their ministries to form a perfect team.

Stephen was a Deacon commissioned to be in charge of welfare. Stephen, despite being in charge of food and drinks, carried fire.

Everyone cannot be on the altar at the same time. When a pastor/prophet is on the altar, other firebrand brothers and sisters have to handle other important offices. To those currently endowed with great spiritual gifts such as miracles and healing, don't despise those who cannot openly demonstrate them as you do currently and don't conclude in your minds that they're not baptized of the Holy Spirit just because they cannot yet publicly demonstrate what you do. They may be too preoccupied with other church official duties just like Matthew, Mark and Luke. A modern-day example is an Usher who has to stand for most of the time of the service and has to take important records such as attendance, offerings, tithes, etc. Also, don't be bitter and depressed for that reason because hypertension and stroke are not far from people who are always depressed and bitter.

Happy Sunday!