Read Acts 11
Peter follows God's leadership and takes the gospel to Cornelius and other Gentiles (non-Jews). At the same time, other Christians who fled Jerusalem due to the persecution are telling folks they encounter about Jesus, and many of them are converting.
Though it is obvious to us today that God was in these developments, the people of that day had some reservations. The leadership had to come together and seek God and come to an understanding of what God's desire was in this area. After seeking Hid face on the matter, the leaders accepted that God was indeed at work and gave their blessings. (Though we will see other issues arise in coming days related to this same issue.)
God is at work in our world today. the developments and methods in our world are dynamic. Though it may be troublesome to some on the front lines, it is important that we take time to allow folks to come to terms with God's leading as things change. Finding the balance in pressing ahead without leaving those we lead behind is always a delicate balance. But it is a challenge worth taking.
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