05/10/2025
Today's Message!
MAY A BARNABAS STEP IN FOR YOU!
Acts 9:26-27 KJV
And when Saul was come to Jerusalem, he assayed to join himself to the disciples: but they were all afraid of him, and believed not that he was a disciple. [27] But Barnabas took him, and brought him to the apostles, and declared unto them how he had seen the Lord in the way, and that he had spoken to him, and how he had preached boldly at Damascus in the name of Jesus.
Acts 9:29-30 KJV
And he spake boldly in the name of the Lord Jesus, and disputed against the Grecians: but they went about to slay him. [30] Which when the brethren knew, they brought him down to Caesarea, and sent him forth to Tarsus.
Paul faced a crises of acceptance from the brethren until a Barnabas rose and stepped in by investing his integrity on Paul after which they gave him a chance albeit temporarily. After a while, Paul faced persecution from the Jews who desired to end his life and ministry. The brethren were like, " Saul, please o, we can't deal with this problem with you. We can't fight for or with you. Our hands are already filled with our own problems. Please we advise you to go to your village at least, you will have what to eat and where to sleep". They sent him to his village and forgot about him there.
Paul's ministry possibly wouldn't have had a global effect if he had continued in his village. But after a while of not seeing or hearing from him, Barnabas went to Saul's village to look for him...
Acts 11:25 KJV
Then departed Barnabas to Tarsus, for to seek Saul:
I perceive Barnabas saying to Saul, "Guy, don't forget the mandate Christ gave you. You can't remain in this village. Please refuse to be discouraged by the attitude of the brethren nor be afraid of the threats of the Jews, I am willing to stand with you through this season. Iwill give you my platform, networks and guidance when where necessary as you may desire"
Paul rose from his pain and returned to active ministry.