This relates to the article by W. Trotter in the May-June 1984 issue of Words of Truth. In the first three sentences on page 71 the author is telling us that in order to minister to the needs of the saints one must either be acquainted with the state of those present or else be given direct guidance from God. With this thought I agree fully. However, the next sentence seems to suggest that those who have the more prominent gifts will be the individuals used in ministering to the needs of God’s people.

In the guidelines for an assembly meeting, it is suggested in 1 Cor. 14 that the prophets are limited to two or three, but it also adds that "ye may all prophesy" (verse 31). It would appear to me that to participate in the assembly meeting one does not need to possess one of the more manifested gifts to the Church. He need only be subject to the Spirit to give him the appropriate word at the correct time. I also fully agree that the individuals used will be those who are habitually exercised in the Word of God.