E-Book PDF: Open in New Window | Download Subscribe: RSS
“Are You Significant?” By Kirk Hunt
And Joses, who was also named Barnabas by the apostles (which is translated Son of Encouragement), a Levite of the country of Cyprus
Acts 4:36 NKJV
He was a key figure. His name and words swayed the Apostles themselves. Barnabas was significant in the early Church.
Still, it appears he had no titles or rank. He had a flashy nickname, but no official ability or authority to make decisions. Still, he managed to be in the middle of the growth of the Christian Church.
Barnabas convinced the Apostles to trust the conversion of Saul the Persecutor, into Paul the Evangelist. He travelled the Roman world, getting arrested with Paul for preaching the Gospel. When the Apostles needed a reliable, Godly man to look into events, they often sent Barnabas.
You can be significant in the Kingdom. Make yourself available for Gospel work. Be willing to do what needs to be done, regardless of who gets credit. Be an encouragement to others.
His words carried impact and weight. His presence was sought after by men who had been with Jesus. Barnabas was a man of Godly significance and eternal impact. A title or position might have messed that up.
Significance, especially in the things of God, is not measured by position, title or rank. It is measured by impact, influence and faithfulness. Be a Barnabas. The Kingdom can use all who are willing to be sent into the Gospel fields.
Think: I can be significant in the Kingdom, regardless of my position or titles.
Pray: “Lord, I am here to build Your Kingdom. Send me.”
Copyright © September 2015, Kirk Hunt
This devotional is a ministry of https://devotionals.cadremenpress.com.