Acts 9
Saul was clearly one of the bad guys. His track record placed him on the list of ten people you never want to get near. Yet there was this report of a transformation in his life. Who would be the first to give this guy a break? Would Saul have to go several years establishing an unblemished record or would someone take a risk and reach out to him? These were key questions for the early church, and they are key questions for us.
When people come to us, most of them have emotional baggage. They have broken lives and a lot of pain. There must be a first mover to welcome them into the family. Someone needs to have courage and walk across the room. It is our responsibility to take the first step.
Thank God for the example of Barnabas.
Let's all practice being a Barnabas this weekend. Welcome someone who is high risk into the orbit of your friendship. We love because God first loved us.
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