Verse from Acts

“但保罗认为不应带他去，因为他从前在旁非利亚离开过他们，不跟他们一起去作工。”

‭‭使徒行传‬ ‭15:38‬ ‭

“but Paul did not think it wise to take him, because he had deserted them in Pamphylia and had not continued with them in the work.”

‭‭Acts‬ ‭15:38‬ ‭

To err is human—we all fail sometimes. Scripture tells us that young Mark walked away from Paul and Barnabas on a missionary trip “and had not continued with them in the work.” Because of this, “Paul did not think it wise to take him” on his next trip (Acts 15:38), which resulted in a strong disagreement with Barnabas. 

But in spite of his initial failings, Mark shows up years later in surprising ways. When Paul was lonely and in prison toward the end of his life, he asked for Mark and called him “helpful to me in my ministry” (2 Timothy 4:11). God even inspired Mark to write the gospel that bears his name.

Mark’s life shows us that God won’t leave us to face our errors and failures alone. We have a Friend who’s greater than every mistake. As we follow our Savior, He’ll provide the help and strength we need.