Acts 4:36-37 Joseph, A levite from Cyprus, whom the apostles called Barnabas (which means "son of encouragement"), sold a field he owned and brought the money and put it at the apostles' feet.

Throughout the Book of Acts, we read about a disciple Christ named Barnabas, whose name means "son of encouragement." His name indicates the impact he had on the early Church and to those to whom he witnesses on his many missionary trips with the apostle Paul.

How can you be a Barnabas, a son or daughter of encouragement, in your life today? You can be on the lookout, as Barnabas was, for the gifts in others. Then encourage people to use those gifts to God's glory. Don't be afraid to join them in using your gifts, standing beside them to support them along the way. You can be encouraging by being open and available when people want to talk, as Barnabas was. Be there to listen. Be there to care. Be there to take interest in the lives of people. Keep urging them on in their work for the Lord and in living in God's grace.

To whom can you be a Barnabas today?

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