The chapter opens as Saul (Paul) and Barnabas are commissioned by the disciples in Antioch and sent out into the world to proclaim the Gospel. Their trip will take them to many place throughout the Mediterranean over the next few years. But, today we hear stories of their time in Cyprus and in Antioch of Pisidia on the Turkish Peninsula During their in Cyprus they are opposed by a magician. However, Saul prevails and the magician is struck blind. Of course this wins them an important convert, a government official named Sergius Paulus. Next they set sail and arrive in Antioch of Pisidia. There Saul is invited to preach in synagogue on the Sabbath Day. Much of the reading today is Saul's sermon that day. As I reflected on today's reading, I wondered about being someone who is sent. Today, I will be sent to share the love of God to residents of a local nursing home. Where is the Spirit sending you today? Where are you being called to share the love of God on this day? It might simply be at your work place or in your family, but that does not make it any less important. God's love always needs to be shared Where are you being sent?
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