In this passage of Scripture Paul and Barnabas are preaching the gospel to both the Jews and the Gentiles. Many people begin to believe in Jesus, however some of the Jews decide to make some trouble and stir up persecution against them. It says in verse 51 that they, 'Shook the dust from their feet in protest against them and went to Iconium'
This reminds me of the passage of scripture in Matthew 10:14 " If anyone will not welcome you or listen to your words, leave that home or town and shake the dust off your feet."
We can't make people believe in Jesus. We can't drag people into the Kingdom. All we can do is tell them the truth and allow the Holy Spirit to do the rest. Let's face it, Jesus told people the truth and if they didn't listen to him he just walked away. He didn't make them, he didn't even make a fuss. We need to remember that our job is to tell people about Jesus and let God do the rest.
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