Welcome to "The Power Of God's Whisper Podcast," where we explore how to listen and respond to God's voice. I'm your host, Matthew Adams, and today we're focusing on Acts 11:23: "When [Barnabas] arrived and saw this evidence of God’s blessing, he was filled with joy, and he encouraged the believers to stay true to the Lord." In this episode, we'll discuss how encouragement is an essential aspect of God's voice and learn from the example of Barnabas, the "son of encouragement." Let's dive into three detailed points to consider as we seek to recognize and emulate God's encouraging voice.
God's voice often speaks to us through encouragement, and one of the best examples of this in the New Testament is Barnabas. As someone who was known for his encouragement, Barnabas teaches us valuable lessons about how to express God's heart and support our fellow believers.
Point 1: Recognize God's encouraging nature
God's default attitude towards His children is encouraging, yet this aspect of His voice is often overlooked or misinterpreted. By acknowledging that God is kindhearted and uplifting, we can better recognize and respond to His voice when it comes to us through encouragement.
Point 2: Learn from Barnabas' example
Barnabas consistently encouraged others, bridging gaps and supporting believers in their journey of faith. By following his example, we can become conduits for God's encouraging voice, helping to strengthen and uplift those around us.
Point 3: Reject false perceptions of God
It's essential to reject any false perceptions of God as nitpicky or fault-finding. These ideas can hinder our ability to hear and express God's true voice of encouragement. Embracing God's kindness and encouragement allows us to support and uplift our brothers and sisters in Christ more effectively.
Conclusion:
As believers, we must understand the importance of encouragement in God's voice and learn to recognize it in our lives. By learning from Barnabas' example and rejecting false perceptions of God, we can become channels for God's uplifting and supportive voice, helping others in their walk with Christ.
Call to Action:
This week, focus on being a source of encouragement for those around you. Look for opportunities to uplift and support your friends, family, and fellow believers, just as Barnabas did. As you embrace this aspect of God's voice, pay attention to the impact it has on your own faith journey and the lives of those around you.
Thank you for joining us on "The Power Of God's Whisper Podcast." If you enjoyed this episode, please share it with others and subscribe for more discussions on hearing and responding to God's voice. Until next time, may you be filled with the encouragement of God's whisper and share it with those around you.
Let’s Pray…Father, let me hear Your encouragement often, and give me opportunities to share it with others. Let me be an expression of the goodness, kindness, and gentleness of Your heart.
Share this post