Some time later, Paul said to Barnabas, “Let’s go back and visit all the brothers and sisters in every city where we preached the Lord’s word. Let’s see how they are doing.” Barnabas wanted to take John Mark with them. Paul insisted that they shouldn’t take him along, since he had deserted them in Pamphylia and hadn’t continued with them in their work. Their argument became so intense that they went their separate ways. Barnabas took Mark and sailed to Cyprus. Paul chose Silas and left, entrusted by the brothers and sisters to the Lord’s grace. He traveled through Syria and Cilicia, strengthening the churches. (Acts 15:36-41, CEB)
Sometimes even when we are doing the same mission, we have to do it in different ways. Paul and Barnabas didn’t agree about John Mark. This didn’t mean they didn’t agree on Jesus.
The thing we have to remember is the Love of Jesus. When we love like God does and accept people as they are and do not hate, then we can do the mission in different places and with different people.
Love is the key.
Hate doesn’t belong.
Love like Jesus.
Loving People. Loving God.
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