 | Acts 13:2 |
"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.'"
God calls people to Himself and then prepares them for a work of service. An indispensable agent which God uses for this calling and training is the local church. While the Antioch church was "worshiping the Lord," and ministering locally, God was also preparing some in that church to be sent out to distant lands. God works the same way today. The local church is called to worldwide mission, and as a body, it must sense the Holy Spirit's calling of some to "go." Then it sends them with its blessing.
 | Father, may our churches follow the example of the church at Antioch, ready and willing to hear and obey Your Spirit as He calls many to missionary service. |
Lord, have mercy :|
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