When I was growing up, my mom did not allow me to watch much television. But, one show I remember watching was called "Mission:Impossible". It would begin with the main characters receiving a recorded message that explained what was going on, and what they were needed to do. "Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is..."
In Acts 13, we see the Holy Spirit speaking to the small company of prophets and teachers gathered in fasting and worship: "Set apart for me Barnabas and Saul for the work to which I have called them." And, it seems, the Lord gave them the mission to travel and teach. Their travel itinerary was set by the Holy Spirit, and their teaching initiative was graced with miracles and wonders.
Paul (Saul) and Barnabas had the joy of being able to briefly return to Antioch to encourage the disciples there for a season (Acts 14:21-15:41), but soon they were back on ships- traveling separately, but remaining true to the mission they accepted: two men set apart by the Holy Spirit for the work God called them to do. And that work took them outside of Antioch.
What is your mission? What is the special work that God has called you to do? All you have to do is ask God, and He will tell you what He wants. You might have to fast. You might have to wait. But He knows your heart, He knows if you're truly sincere, and at the right time He'll reveal His desires to you.
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