The Faithful
Barnabas
Son of Encouragement
Encouragement
Scripture (NIV)
“He was a good man, full of the Holy Spirit and faith.”
Message
When no one trusted Paul, Barnabas vouched for him. Some people are called to believe in others before it is safe to.
Practice
Send one specific message of encouragement to someone who is struggling.
Prayer
Lord, show me who needs someone in their corner today, and let it be me. Amen.
Lived out
Short practices that fit Barnabas's virtue of encouragement.
A practice to try
Cooking for one more
“We started making extra at dinner without deciding who it was for. Someone almost always turns out to need it, a neighbour, a student, a friend having a bad month. Hospitality got much easier once it was already in the pot rather than a plan I had to make.”
TRY TODAY
Make or buy one extra portion this week and give it to someone before you overthink it.
“Share with the Lord's people who are in need. Practise hospitality.”
Romans 12:13 (NIV)