Their life in brief
The Acts of the Apostles remembers Joseph Barnabas as a generous Levite from Cyprus and a good man filled with the Holy Spirit and faith.
He vouched for the newly converted Paul, joined missionary work, and later gave Mark another opportunity after conflict.
“He encouraged them all to remain faithful to the Lord in firmness of heart.”
Acts 11:23
What Barnabas the Apostle teaches us
Communities grow when someone is willing to recognize grace early, defend another’s vocation, and offer a second chance.
Pause and reflect
01Where is God inviting me to practice encouragement today?
02Who may need the grace of this saint’s witness through my actions?
Let us pray
Saint Barnabas the Apostle, pray for me. Help me follow Jesus with encouragement and respond faithfully to the people and duties God has entrusted to me. May your witness draw me into deeper prayer, generous service, and confident hope in Christ. Amen.
Tell someone specifically where you see God’s grace at work in them.