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Paul and Barnabas (1)—A Great Team - All The LORD is near Daily Devotionals for 2024

Paul and Barnabas (1)—A Great Team details logo    The LORD is near - Friday, October 21, 2023
  by Jacob Redekop, Brian Reynolds, John van Dijk, Eugene P. Vedder Jr
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Paul and Barnabas (1)—A Great Team

Then after some days Paul said to Barnabas, "Let us now go back and visit our brethren in every city where we have preached the word of the Lord, and see how they are doing."
Acts 15:36 NKJV

Paul and Barnabas (1)—A Great Team
God had linked together the apostle Paul and Barnabas in a special bond. They were a great ministry team, and as a team, had been mightily used by God.

In their early days, Barnabas had been used by God to convince the frightened and suspicious saints of Jerusalem that Saul (Paul) of Tarsus was truly converted (Acts 9:26-27). Barnabas instinctively knew Saul's genuineness even when others were skeptical about it. His advocacy on behalf of Paul was indicative of his name: Barnabas, which means, "son of encouragement," or "consolation" (4:36). His birth name had been Joses, but the apostles had given him a new name: Barnabas. This would indicate that his gift of encouragement must have made an impression upon them in a striking way. He had the gift of seeing the potential in people—what others could not see—and he would encourage them along in their faith. Barnabas was really in his element when helping new converts (11:23-24). This was his ministry. The Bible's commentary on his character says it all: "For he was a good man, full of the Holy Spirit and of faith" (11:23-24).

Paul was powerfully gifted by God, a man of tremendous zeal, with an indefatigable energy to serve the Lord Jesus. The gracious nature of Barnabas complemented the clear-eyed, no-nonsense zeal of Paul. Their unique gifts enhanced each other.

Their first missionary trip had borne much fruit, and now they turned to go again to strengthen the new converts. An unexpected issue would arise, a disagreement, a conflict. God has recorded this for us that we may learn some valuable lessons. How we need God's grace in serving Christ together!

-- Brian Reynolds





 

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