Once, when New York Philharmonic conductor Leonard Bernstein was asked what is the most difficult instrument in the orchestra to play, he replied: “second fiddle.” How difficult it is to play regularly in the shadow of the concert master! Paul Silas was the second violin for the entire second and third missionary journey.

Silas is a mysterious biblical character. It must have been outstanding for the leaders of Jerusalem appointed him to accompany Paul and Barnabas return to Antioch after the conference on Circumcision. Luke (the Acts), says he was a prophet, and arriving at Antioch, said much to encourage and strengthen the brethren “(Acts 15:32). Continue reading »