Posts with the tag “conflict”

God has absolutely everything at His disposal to accomplish His purposes. Resources that we might discard and means that we might avoid, God uses to advance His unstoppable mission. As Joseph told his brothers in Genesis 50:20, "As for you, you meant evil against me, but God meant it for good, to bring it about that many people should be kept alive, as they are today." We see this beautiful dynamic on display for us in Acts 15 and 16 as Paul and Barnabas embark again with the Gospel. The Holy Spirit records three unexpected means of strengthening the church and multiplying disciples.  Read More