Beware the Lone Ranger!

“Then after fourteen years, I went up again to Jerusalem,

this time with Barnabas. I took Titus along also.”

Galatians 2:1

 

We looked at the fact that Paul was not an overnight sensation.

But Paul was also not a lone ranger.

The trip spoken of by Paul in verse two was but one of many he would make throughout his lifetime.

Barnabas and Titus were close friends and co-workers with Paul in his ministry to the Gentiles.

Barnabas accompanied Paul on his first missionary trip which included the churches of Galatia this epistle was being written too.   

Paul did not serve alone.

He knew he needed others and recognized their contribution to what God had called him to do.

Beware the lone ranger!

We are part of the body of Christ and one who tries to ‘go it alone’ is walking contrary to God’s counsel. There may be seasons in your life when you feel alone but that is not the same as intentionally trying to serve the Lord without being in relationship with other believers.

It is true for the apostle.

It is true for the new believer.

It is true for you!