On arrival, they got the church together and reported on their trip, telling in detail how God had used them to throw the door of faith wide open so people of all nations could come streaming in. Then they settled down for a long, leisurely visit with the disciples.”
Acts 14:27-28 MSG
Acts 14:27-28 MSG
I haven't noticed that verse before but I really like the truth that it speaks. Paul and Barnabas had been on a long missionary journey. Paul was beaten up and left for dead. He helped a lame man to stand up and walk. One community threw a parade for him and wrongly called him a god. He had preached day in and day out. Many had come to know Jesus.
I think the part that I had overlooked is the end of the trip. He got back with the fellowship of believers. He bragged on what God had done. It implies that he relaxed. Sometimes we give and serve until we are at the point of exhaustion. Every now and then we need to sit around with our BFF's and brag about what God did and relax and refuel.
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