Your Place Of Service

Following the persecution that led to the stoning of Stephen, the church was scattered and the Gospel was taken to distant areas. Many believers made their way to Antioch, an area 300 miles north of Jerusalem, and a great number of people were saved.

Acts 11:22-23 Then tidings of these things came unto the ears of the church which was in Jerusalem: and they sent forth Barnabas, that he should go as far as Antioch. Who, when he came, and had seen the grace of God, was glad, and exhorted them all, that with purpose of heart they would cleave unto the Lord.

Our availability and willingness to be used of the Lord will exceed any abilities we have. Granted, God equips us to serve, and He uses our abilities for His glory, but He’s seeking those who will simply surrender their lives to Him.

Although Barnabas served in the shadow of a giant of the faith, God used him in mighty ways. He’s not as well-known as Paul, but he served faithfully in the role God called him to serve.

If you are struggling to find your place of service, seek the Lord for guidance and wisdom.