While they were serving the Lord and fasting, the Holy Spirit said, “Set Barnabas and Saul apart for Me for the work to which I have called them.” Then, when they had fasted, prayed, and laid their hands on them, they sent them away. Acts 13:2-3
This verse is talking about sending Paul and Silas to do what they were called to do and that is to go and make disciples of all nations in the commandments of Jesus. Paul went to Greece and Asia and many other places to proclaim the good news of Jesus. Many took to heart all that Paul had said but many did not and wanted him dead or in prison. But Paul said to them, “After beating us in public without due process—men who are Romans—they threw us into prison; and now they are releasing us secretly? No indeed! On the contrary, let them come in person and lead us out.” Acts 16:37. Stick with me on the part that they threw him into prison. Just for proclaiming Jesus to the nations specifically to the Romans in this case.
This is as I spoke earlier in this discussion another way to be a missionary, is to go out from your local and be a missionary in a foreign country, like San Francisco just kidding. (Side note seriously We need to proclaim Jesus to San Fransico). I mean getting on a plane and going to Africa or China or driving and going to Canada and Mexico. this is so important in the Kingdom of God to go and do this and not everyone is called to do this, but many are. After some days Paul said to Barnabas, “Let’s return and visit the brothers and sisters in every city in which we proclaimed the word of the Lord, and see how they are.” Acts 15:36 Paul and Silas were called to this ministry and they went out four times and proclaimed Jesus and checked in on the believers who were there.
I have been to Africa and what I did was a short-term mission trip, where you go out and stay for a specific period. I did that three times, two times 2 and half weeks and the third trip was for 3 and half months. I loved every minute of all three trips, but my last trip was the trip I most loved. I could talk all day about but I haven't the time to do so or the hand strength, Ha Ha. Many people do this because they do not have the means to pick up everything and go and do this work but they can go and do it for a short time and bless the missionaries that are there and proclaim the good news.
There are so many good things that happen while you are on a missions trip and for His kingdom. While I was on my third trip on my second day mind you I saw them holding and praying for a young man. I thought about what was going on and after thinking about it for a minute, praying they were praying and holding this young man because he was demon processed. He was healed and got up, I tell you. What a miracle that was to see. I leave you with that today.
All verse taken from the NASB
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