Short Daily Devotional

SATURDAY, MAY 28, 2022

TEXT: Acts 15:30-41

30. So when they were sent off, they came to Antioch; and when they had gathered the multitude together, they delivered the letter.

31. When they had read it, they rejoiced over its encouragement.

32. Now Judas and Silas, themselves being prophets also, exhorted and strengthened the brethren with many words.

33. And after they has stayed there for a time, they were sent back with greetings from the brethren to the apostles.

34. However, it seemed good to Silas to remain there.

35. Paul and Silas also remained in Antioch, teaching and preaching the word of the Lord, with many others also.

36. Then after some days Paul said to Barnabas, “Let us now go back and visit our brethren in every city where we have preached the word of the Lord, and see how they are doing.”

37. Now Barnabas was determined to take with them John called Mark.

38. But Paul insisted that they should not take with them the one had departed from them in Pamphylia, and had not gone with them to the work.

39. Then the contention became so sharp that they parted from one another. And so Barnabas took Mark and sailed to Cyprus;

40. but Paul chose Silas and departed, being commended by the brethren to the grace of God.

41. And he went through Syria and Cilicia, strengthening the churches.

(New King James Version Holy Bible)

TOPIC: DISAGREEMENT AMONG BRETHREN

The pastor and some church elders of a certain church had a sharp disagreement that forced some members to leave the church. The problem lingered until the General Overseer settled it and transferred the pastor to another church. Paul and Barnabas had this kind of disagreement that made them part ways but the Lord still worked through them to reach many people.

The good thing about their conflict is that they later on reconciled! There is no organization where conflict does not take place but God still has a way of helping His people out of it.

Therefore, let God into your church and He shall take care of your conflict.

QUESTION: Are you having a disagreement or conflict with anyone? If so, what steps are you taking to resolve the matter?

PRAYER: No matter the magnitude of the conflict, please, dear Father, help me to bear with others and readily forgive, in Jesus name, Amen.