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When someone tells you they’ll do something and then backs out it can be aggravating, especially if it was something important.
Today we’re looking at a disciple who did that to Paul and Barnabas on their first missionary journey.
John Mark
Son of Mary – church in Jerusalem met in her home
Probably on the younger side
Lived in Jerusalem
Cousin of Barnabas
Goes with Barnabas to Antioch
Accompanies Barnabas and Paul on first missionary journey
Leaves part way through
Homesick
Journey too dangerous or difficult
Unhappy with Paul taking the lead
Uncomfortable with the Gentiles
Second chances
Paul seems to put the needs of the mission first
Barnabas puts the need of the person first and takes John Mark again
We saw earlier that Barnabas was known as the son of encouragement.
He was very good at reaching out and helping others.
Of course, with John Mark being his cousin he had even more reason to give him another chance.
He must have seen potential in John Mark.
Reconciliation
10 years later he is in Rome reconciled to Paul.
With Paul in Rome while Paul under house arrest.
May also have been a messenger for Paul
During Paul’s second imprisonment in Rome Paul wanted Mark with him, says he is helpful.
Result
A very ancient tradition asserts that Mark was Peter’s “interpreter” (perhaps secretary or assistant instructor) and that he wrote down the apostle’s reminiscences of Christ.
Author of the Gospel of Mark
Importance of forgiveness and reconciliation
We may feel that we have let God down, perhaps even deserted Him, but there is always forgiveness when we turn back to God.
One of the most freeing blessings is that He gives second chances, and third, and fourth, …
There are countless examples – David, Peter,
God sees potential in us that we don not see in ourselves.
Too often we focus on the negatives or failures whereas God looks forward to what we can become under His direction,
In turn, we are to be forgiving toward others.
Throughout the New Testament we see that disciples are called to forgive others as Jesus forgave us.
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