His parents called him Joseph, but his friends had another name for him.
Barnabas.
The nickname means “Son of Encouragement.” People looked at Joseph and said, “His father must have been the embodiment of encouragement itself, and Joseph’s a chip off the old block.” Every time we meet him in the pages of Scripture, he’s cheering someone on.
What does it take to be a Barnabas?
First, seek out new or unconnected church members.
Second, offer special attention to new believers.
Third, encourage Christian workers to keep going.
Fourth, employ unemployed kingdom citizens.
Fifth, encourage those who need a new opportunity after failure.
Go to the link above to read the whole post, where he gives the Scripture references and explanation behind each point.
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