Acts 11:23. “Who when he came, and had seen the grace of God, was glad, and exhorted them all, that with purpose of heart they would cleave unto the Lord.”
THE ENCOURAGER. The first thing he saw was God’s evident grace In the people from Greece, who the Gospel believed. He exhorted them all, that in that very place, They would purpose in heart to the Lord they would cleave.
Barnabas, the encourager, was a man full of faith; The Holy Spirit filled him, and as he did teach The word of God prospered, many more in that place, Were added to the Lord whom the Gospel did reach.
These folks became known to the public as “Christians.” Their works too, made it clear that the faith they did own; Was truly of God as gifts they sent to the brethren In need in Judea so clearly has shown.
Teacher, encourager, missionary, friend; Barnabas, was all and far more beside; He was giver and sharer, he was all that and then, He became leader of Mark a true, faithful guide.
God help us to find some real good men, Like Barnabas and Saul, to leave for God’s people, Living examples, so that following them, We would find living proof of that powerful word, Christian.
"I have been with some fine men Father, who have the desire and ability to encourage others. They are in need of encouragement. Help me do this. In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ, Amen."