Saul and Barnabas are called by the Holy Spirit to a ministry that would literally reshape the world. What put them in a position to receive this calling from God is the same thing we're all told to do in church. They were available to do the menial tasks just as faithfully as those more noticed and celebrated. They were focusing on prayer and fasting in a biblical sense. And they were ready to obey as soon as what they were told was verified to be from the Lord.

1. Until God calls you to something new, be faithful with what He's already told you to do.

2. Church isn't about what we can get, but what God can give to those around us.

3. Fasting is replacing time spent in other activities with pursuit of God through His Word and Prayer.