Acts 13:2

Acts 13:2 Meaning and Explanation

As they ministered to the Lord, and fasted, the Holy Ghost said, Separate me Barnabas and Saul for the work whereunto I have called them.

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As the leaders worship and fast, the Holy Ghost sets apart Barnabas and Saul for a special mission.

What Does Acts 13:2 Mean?

While these men were worshipping and fasting before the Lord, the Holy Ghost spoke, calling for Barnabas and Saul to be set apart for a work already appointed for them. The mission did not arise from human ambition; it began in prayer and was directed from above.

Great works of God are born in seasons of devotion. When His servants give themselves to worship and self-denial, their hearts are made ready to hear His voice. The calling was His before it was ever theirs, and they were simply to step into a path He had prepared. So it remains: those who wait upon the Lord in humble attentiveness are the ones He sends.

Acts 13:2 in the Original Language

aphorizo (ἀφορίζω), 'separate' -- to set apart and mark off for a particular purpose.

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As the leaders worship and fast, the Holy Ghost sets apart Barnabas and Saul for a special mission.

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