Once upon a time revivals were common place and well-known evangelists were scheduled to grace the pulpit and proclaim the Gospel. It was also not uncommon to hear this disclaimer: “The evangelist doesn’t bring revival in a suitcase!” I suppose this is true unless the evangelist is Philip.Our first encounter with Philip provides insight into his spiritual character. Acts 6records the early church experiencing some growing pains and an administrative adjustment was needed to remedy a potential devastating problem. There was a perception by the Hellenized Jews, those from outside Israel and subject Greek influence, the Hebrew widows received attention at the expense of the Greek widows.To remedy the appearance of the Apostles showing favoritism, this administrative oversight was easily remedied. Calling the people together the Apostles explained the burden of the administration of material needs of the widows proved a distraction to their responsibility to devote themselves to prayer and study of the Scriptures and suggested: