In the business world, a partnership is the most difficult form of organization to maintain successfully. If you are a sole proprietor, you call all the shots – success or failure is up to you. In a corporation, shareholders and a board of directors help shoulder the responsibilities and expenses. But in a partnership, you can be held fully liable for the acts or omissions of any other partner. If your partner incurs a debt, commits fraud, overpromises or under delivers, you will be equally responsible.

And there arose a sharp disagreement, so that they separated from each other.

Acts 15:39

The partnership of Paul and Barnabas didn’t work out. As recorded in Acts 15, they had a disagreement and went their separate ways. It’s impossible to tell from the Bible who was at fault, if anyone; but the end result was that there were two missionary journeys undertaken instead of one. Perhaps that’s what God intended.

There may be some relationships that need to be severed – graciously and biblically – in order for you to do the work that God has called you to do. It’s also possible God is preparing the way for new friends to come alongside you in your 2015 faith journey. As you pray today, ask Him to partner you with the right people.

Recommended Reading: Proverbs 18:15-21