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World Changers-Part 3: Change Agent
Changed PEOPLE change the WORLD
When he (Saul) came to Jerusalem, he tried to join the disciples, but they were all afraid of him, not believing that he really was a disciple. But Barnabas took him and brought him to the apostles. - Acts 9:26-27 (NIV)
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 put it at the apostles’ feet. - Acts 4:36-37
Encouragement is the practice of helping people see their IDENTITY through God’s CALLING
Four practices of an encourager:
1. Encouragers STAND UP for the underdog
Barnabas took him (Saul) and brought him to the apostles. He told them how Saul on his journey had seen the Lord and that the Lord had spoken to him, and how in Damascus he had preached fearlessly in the name of Jesus. - Acts 9:27
2. Encouragers STIMULATE repentance
When [Barnabas] arrived and saw the evidence of the grace of God, he was glad and encouraged them all to remain true to the Lord with all their hearts.
He was a good man, full of the Holy Spirit and faith, and a great number of people were brought to the Lord. - Acts 11:23-24
3. Encouragers SUPPLY opportunities to succeed
Then Barnabas went to Tarsus to look for Saul, and when he found him, he brought him to Antioch.
So for a whole year Barnabas and Saul met with the church and taught great numbers of people. The disciples were called Christians first at Antioch. - Acts 11:25-26
4. Encouragers SUPPORT second chances
Barnabas wanted to take John, also called Mark, with them, but Paul did not think it wise to take him, because he had deserted them in Pamphylia and had not continued with them in the work. They had such a sharp disagreement that they parted company.
Barnabas took Mark and sailed for Cyprus, but Paul chose Silas and left, commended by the brothers to the grace of the Lord. - Acts 15:36-40