"And when Saul had come to Jerusalem, he tried to join the disciples, but they were all afraid of him, and did not believe that he was a disciple. But Barnabas took him and brought him to the apostles."
Acts 9:26-27a
I can't help but wonder what might have happened to Saul if no one had accepted him because of his past? What if no one had believed in him or his conversion? Would his faith have survived? Would he have formed a sect around his experience? But there was one brave soul who wrapped his arms around Saul and nurtured him in his new-found faith. Barnabas is my hero. What a heart!!
Today's Thought: New believers need an welcoming embrace that accepts them and believes in them.
Have an accepting day. Love you.
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