August 24, 2019

August 24

Running with Jesus  

And Joses, who by the apostles was surnamed Barnabas, (which is, being interpreted, The son of consolation , son of comfort)  Levite, and of the country of Cyprus, Having land, sold it, and brought the money, and laid it at the apostles' feet.

     Barnabas was from the tribe of Levi, the priestly tribe of Israel. He had moved away to the Island of Cyprus. Later he would become a traveling companion of Paul on his missionary journey. This verse tells us a lot about Him. Barnabas had a heart for God. His name means comforter, which is a name I would love to be known as. 

     Next we are told he sold his land and laid the money at the disciple’s feet. It is strange that he owned land because he was a Levite and we know they were not given land in Israel because they were the priestly tribe who served and took care of the temple. I read he had moved away from Jerusalem. So after Pentecost the Holy Spirit came to live in man and man was born again. This made me wonder if after his salvation he was convicted and sold the land. If this is true we see true conversion at work in this Levite’s heart. He made a change!

    Has Jesus made a change in your life? Do you comfort others? Are possessions a god in your life? Jesus will change your priorities and make you have a desire to line up with God's guidelines and principles. You truly know you are sealed when the Spirit of Promise enters your life and He guides and leads you to minister and help others come to know the new life God gave you!

Father, help us console others and give to Your kingdom work. If there is anything we have been holding back we need to give to You, reveal it to us. We desire to walk and run with You. 

Lying to the Holy Spirit is not good, see you I the morning!

Judy Hollaway

Originally penned 2015