And when Saul had come to Jerusalem, he tried to join the disciples; but they were all afraid of him, and did not believe that he was a disciple. But Barnabas took him and brought him to the apostles. And he declared to them how he had seen the Lord on the road, and that He had spoken to him, and how he had preached boldly at Damascus in the name of Jesus.
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Acts 4:36
And Joses, who was also named Barnabas by the apostles (which is translated Son of Encouragement), a Levite of the country of Cyprus, God used Barnabas to encourage Saul. He could have turned away from Saul in disbelief, but instead, he encouraged him. Encouraging another person is one of the easiest and most effective ways to influence someone's walk with the Lord. We pray for one another, but often, the person may not know we are praying for them. It is only when we give them encouragement that they know. Do you like being encouraged? Of course, you do. We all like to be encouraged. We all need encouragement. It only takes a few moments to inspire someone. A small amount of effort can make all the difference in the world. The next time you need encouragement, look for the opportunity to encourage someone else. Life Lesson: We should encourage one another in our faith. Dear God,
Living to tell what He died to say, |
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