For he was a good man, filled with the Holy Spirit and with faith.
Acts.11:24
Barnabas is sent as emissary to the fledgling Church at Antioch. His credentials are goodness, faith and the Holy Spirit.
Barnabas is famously remembered as "the son of encouragement". His goodness and faith either welcomed the Holy Spirit or were the fruit of the Holy Spirit.
I want the credentials of Barnabas. Goodness and faith are gifts of the Holy Spirit that I wish to possess so, like Barnabas, I can edify and build up the Church.
Come Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of your faithful. Kindle in them the fire of your love. Send forth your Spirit and they shall be created and you shall renew the face of the earth.
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