"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 laid it at the disciple's feet." Acts 4:36
Barnabas, apparently a man of means, was a dedicated assistant to the temple priests. He became a follower of Christ and was later chosen by the apostle Paul as his companion.
On an occasion, as we read in Acts 4:36, he saw a need of the disciples of Jesus, and was led to meet that need by selling a field and giving the entire amount received to the disciples.
This act of love and generosity resulted is his name being changed from Joseph to Barnabas, which means "Son of Encouragement", which later resulted in Paul inviting him to become his traveling companion on his missionary journeys.
Never think that God does not see and know when we express a "Barnabas" attitude toward those in need, as well as the financial support of the Church and other Christ-like causes.
Only eternity will reveal the extent of the good accomplished by those who demonstrate the attitude of Barnabas, a person of encouragement.
Thank God for them.
No comments:
Post a Comment