Acts 13

“One day as these men were worshiping the Lord and fasting, the Holy Spirit said, “Dedicate Barnabas and Saul for the special work to which I have called them.” 3 So after more fasting and prayer, the men laid their hands on them and sent them on their way.” v. 2-3

In this passage we see Gods special calling for two men, Saul and Barnabas.  They were to go and share the good news!  Please understand that all of us have the same calling but God does appoint specific people for specific tasks.  The local church commissioned them by laying their hands on them and praying for them.  This was a special time dedicating them to Lord and encouraging them with prayer.  It doesn’t take long for them to run into challenges.  We see early that Paul has boldness and is not afraid to stand for the truth when confronting false teachers and/or devout Jews.  In both situation, Paul and Barnabas did their part, they went and shared the good news, and left the details, changing of the heart, to God.

Today, think about what God has called you to do.  Are you doing it faithfully?  Are you giving %100?  How do you handle opposition or false beliefs and/or teachings?  All of these things play into your effectiveness of fulfilling that of which God has called you!