No Lone Rangers

No Lone Rangers

This passage is a reminder that in Christ you’re never going to be effective as a Lone Ranger. Before Saul, also called Paul, could begin his good work, he needed someone to vouch for the change of heart Christ had done in him. 

The idea that your walk with Christ is only about you and Him is not Biblical. Jesus said go and make disciples. You cannot effectively do that by yourself. Jesus sent His disciples out two by two. We need to pay attention to that. Solomon writes that two are better than one, as he explains the importance of not trying to live life alone. 

I know people who think they can live well with Christ alone. I have news for them and anyone else who believes all they need is Jesus to do what Christ has called us to do; you’re wrong! You need fellow believers in Christ. 

If you’re a person who believes you do not need community, I urge you to spend time in your word and in prayer. Ask God to help you understand the necessity of community. Here’s today’s Bible verse. Enjoy. 

Acts 9:26-28

26 When (Saul) came to Jerusalem, he tried to join the disciples, but they were all afraid of him, not believing that he really was a disciple. 27 But Barnabas took him and brought him to the apostles. He told them how Saul on his journey had seen the Lord and that the Lord had spoken to him, and how in Damascus he had preached fearlessly in the name of Jesus. 28 So Saul stayed with them and moved about freely in Jerusalem, speaking boldly in the name of the Lord.

Today’s Readings:

Acts 9:26-43; Proverbs 17:6