Acts 11:24
“Barnabas was a good man, full of the Holy Spirit and faith…”
Imagine walking the golden streets and spotting a man whose smile feels like a warm sunrise. His name is Joseph, but the Heaven-bound know him as Barnabas. His name means “Son of Encouragement.” While others saw a persecutor in Saul, Barnabas saw a brother. While some early Christians tallied flaws, he tallied grace.
He didn’t just speak of love; he did something about it. When he saw Christians in need, he sold his fields to feed the hungry, proving that a heavy purse is nothing compared to a light heart. He was a talent scout for the Kingdom, finding the spark of God in the fearful and the forgotten.
To be “a good man” or a good woman, isn’t about perfection; it’s about being so full of the Spirit that kindness spills over. In heaven, I want to visit with Barnabas and call him “My friend.”
I’m Lonnie Davis, and these are thoughts worth thinking.
Suggested prayer.
Lord, grant me a Barnabas heart to see the best in others, giving generously and encourage every soul I meet today.