July 9 2023 | Show His Will
July 9, 2023

ACTS 15:36-41
36 Some time later Paul said to Barnabas, “Let us go back and visit the believers in all the towns where we preached the word of the Lord and see how they are doing.” 37 Barnabas wanted to take John, also called Mark, with them, 38 but Paul did not think it wise to take him, because he had deserted them in Pamphylia and had not continued with them in the work. 39 They had such a sharp disagreement that they parted company. Barnabas took Mark and sailed for Cyprus, 40 but Paul chose Silas and left, commended by the believers to the grace of the Lord. 41 He went through Syria and Cilicia, strengthening the churches.

What we learn!

  1. John Mark
    a. Cousin to Barnabas
    b. In jail with Paul
    COLOSSIANS 4: 10
    My fellow prisoner Aristarchus sends you his greetings, as does Mark, the cousin of Barnabas.
    c. Wrote the book of “MARK” (Peter)

  2. Barnabas - “Encouragement”

  3. Paul - “Very Driven”

Application:

  1. Believers can disagree…make sure it is Biblical
  2. God works in mysterious ways…His will not your own!
  3. Sometimes give a person a second chance… sometimes not. Let the Lord show you.
  4. Be true to God’s will (Biblical)

God’s will is Godly love through obedience to the Bible… show His will!!!