This Sunday

As the early church grew, we are introduced to a man name Barnabas which means Son of Encouragement. Barnabas was a man of financial stability, having surveyed some property he owned and sharing the proceeds with the apostles for those who were in need. but that’s not the only reason we know Barnabas. He and Paul were paired up and sent out to encourages others with the good news of Christ. Barnabas, it seems, was very present in this time period, drawing near when needs arose. This culmiated in his attendance at the Coucil of Jerusalem in which he and Paul shared the amazing work of the Spirit which they had seen with their own two eyes. Not only that, it was because of the encouragement and testimony which he and Paul shared, the disciples realized they were making things much to difficult for gentile believers.

Like Paul and Barnabas, part of our unique testimonies is what we do with the God-given resources we possess. For some that is financial giving opportunities and this is greatly needed for kingdom work. But some of the most precious resources we each also possess are the gifts of time and encouragament. What does that look like in your own life right now? How can you challenge yourself to step out and share your testimony in a new way?