Each and every one of us have been called and sent to proclaim the Good News. But sometimes, we may have been called to go to places outside of what is familiar to us, or outside our comfort zone. If the Holy Spirit calls us to go, would we be hesitant, drag our feet, or reluctantly go; or would we be humble and willing to go with joy and enthusiasm, knowing that God would be our help and guide?
In
today's reading, we are told: "One day while they were offering worship
to the Lord and keeping a fast, the Holy Spirit said, ‘I want Barnabas
and Saul set apart for the work to which I have called them.’ So it was
that after fasting and prayer they laid their hands on them and sent
them off." From here, we can clearly see that it is the
Holy Spirit who sent Barnabas and Saul on a mission. These two did not
take it upon themselves to go on mission, or only go to places which they liked, but were merely servants and
followed what the Holy Spirit commanded them. May we learn from Barnabas and Saul and obediently and joyfully go where we are sent, for the glory of God.
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