"While they were worshiping the Lord and fasting, the Holy Spirit said, 'Set apart for me Barnabas and Saul for the work to which I have called them.' So after they had fasted and prayed, they placed their hands on them and sent them off." Acts 13:2-3
In Acts 11 God had led this same church at Antioch to take an offering for the relief of the Jewish Christians who suffered under famine in Jerusalem. They willingly responded. Now in this chapter we see God asking for two of their best leaders to be sent out on missionary campaigns through the Roman Empire. Again they willingly responded and through their faithfulness God changed the world. The kind of church that God uses to change the world is a church that is willing to give when He asks and to go when He calls. Will we be that kind of church? Will you be that kind of Christian?
Father, I want to be a Christian you can use in a church you can use to change the world. Help us to be attentive to Your voice and willingly give and go as You ask.
I'm praying for you.
Pastor Mark
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Hello Pastor Mark,
ReplyDeleteSometimes when we hear a message about going somewhere to spread the Gospel we may sometimes think its in another country. But recently, God has been challenging me to do some things in my neighborhood with little children. Maybe a little Bible club in the summer, once a week, or in some impoverished neighborhood. Many children have never heard the gospel of Jesus Christ(what a mission field). It will only take a little money, time and creativeness. Lord, I'm willing, give me the strength to be obedient to your call. Love in Christ Francie