Facing
life-changing decisions is not readily forgotten because choices have lasting
consequences. John Mark, who later wrote the Gospel of Mark, decided in the
middle of their first mission trip to abandon Paul and Barnabas and go home. Later Barnabas wanted to include him on their second trip, but Paul refused to trust his
immaturity as seen in Mark’s earlier choice.
Did John Mark regret his decision to
desert Paul and Barnabas when he packed up and went home? Everyone will
encounter crossroads in life, and most of these encounters create anxiety or even
desperation. A young man caught up in gang activities during the 1970's was
invited to attend a Billy Graham Crusade and, to his own dismay, agreed to
attend.
His crossroads experience came as he
realized God spoke directly to him through the message and invitation. Resistance
was powerful, but yielding to God's call was overwhelming. Today that man
pastors a church that is making a difference for Christ Jesus and the Kingdom
of God. God gives peace to the person making the right choice.
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