Quiet Time Notes

Spirit of Encouragement

They sent Barnabas who was filled with joy and he encouraged the believers to stay true to the Lord - Acts 11:22-23

Barnabas means "Son of Encouragement"

He specialized in encouragement

• Barnabas persuaded the believers to accept the Pharisee Saul as one of their own - Acts 2:26-28
• He encouraged the believers to stay true to the Lord (as seen above)
• Barnabas encouraged Pauls during his travels - Acts 13-14
• He invested in a voung believer named John Mark - Acts 15:36-39

Barbabas was drawn to those who needed a positive word

How was he the source of encouragement?
He was a good man, full of the Holy Spirit and strong in faith - Acts 11:24