What are doors meant for?
I’m thinking of the apostle Paul —
He had done so much harm to the Church that after his conversion, it was hard for them to receive him.
…they were all afraid of him and believed not that he was a disciple. (Acts 9:26)
Someone had to let him in.
What are doors meant for?
Barnabas must have known the same things that made the other disciples afraid, yet he chose the open the door and let Paul in.
It won’t always be easy but, perhaps, every now and then we need to look again at our doors and decide if they’re really serving their purpose.
Are we, because of fear for instance, keeping people out that we need to let in?
Have we let people in that need to stay out?
If we let Him, God will guide us and help us know when to open the door and when to close it.
Who knows what rest, edification, comfort of the Holy Ghost, and multiplication awaits after we’ve done God’s will with the door!?!
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Then had the churches rest throughout all Judaea and Galilee and Samaria, and were edified; and walking in the fear of the Lord, and in the comfort of the Holy Ghost, were multiplied. (Acts 9:31)
Barnabas had a heart of encouragement. He asked the Believers to give Paula a second chance once he became a Believer. Later, Barnabas asked Paul to give John Mark a second chance and accompany them on their missionary journey; when Paul refused, they separated – with Barnabas and John Mark going in one direction and Paul and Silas going in a separate direction. The church is stronger because Barnabas chose to father/mentor young men (both Paul and John Mark).
So true! Thanks for visiting. Many blessings to you!