In Life and In Ministry

Galatians 2:1-10

Bring Someone With You
Paul served with Barnabas and Titus to reach the Gentile world.
The Judaizers came preaching the requirement for circumcision.
Titus was not circumcised.
A council in Jerusalem to discuss this issue!

Go Along With Someone Else
Barnabas and Saul/Paul.
Paul and Titus.
Barnabas and Titus.
Together in life, ministry, study, praise,prayer, travels, fellowship.
And the hard one - travel to Jerusalem to face down the Apostles over the question of ministry to the Gentiles!
Unity was found in the faith!

Serve Together
In life: yours and theirs.
In Church: Sunday School, Youth programs, Bible Studies, prayer, activities.
In missions: here or abroad.


The point here is that you were never intended to be a Lone Ranger and by doing so you not only cripple you attempts but can be harmed as well.  So, the lesson here is - buddy up for the best in fellowship, study and ministry!  Enrich your life but it takes more than just  you to do so.

Just know that like Paul, Titus and Barnabas you are going to face opposition from within - your church, your family, your friends.  You will be opposed and the more you are accomplishing for God or vexing Satan, the greater you attacks are going to be.  You will be the exception if you can stand up to 100% opposition.  You need the prayers of others and fellowship with others, if you are to stand and face the winds of hatred and betrayal.
You would be amazed.