At the church of Antioch, prophets and teachers worshipped, fasted and prayed. Besides Paul and Barnabas, there were Simeon, Lucius and Manaen. These men did not go out willy-nilly preaching to whoever and wherever they wanted to. They waited until they received specific instructions from the Holy Spirit, who called out Barnabas and Paul.

And Paul and Barnabas spoke out boldly.   Acts 13:46

These two men then preached in Cyprus, even though they encountered opposition and rejection. Bar-Jesus, a false prophet, tried to dissuade the proconsul from the truth. Paul called him “son of the devil” and told him he’d be blind for a season – and he was. The proconsul believed and Paul and Barnabas continued their mission. Some Jews embraced the gospel, but as a whole, they did not. So Paul and Barnabas preached to the Gentiles…and many received the message gladly.

Do you ever feel confused concerning God’s will for you? Do you wish to see the amazing happen in your nation, church and family? Are you as bold in your witness as you’d like to be? Follow the example of early believers. As you and other Christians fast, pray and wait on the Holy Spirit before acting, this country will likely see more miracles – and more people come to the Lord.

Recommended Reading: Luke 5:33-38