November 02

A Model for Leadership


Barnabus was a good man, full of the Holy Spirit and strong in faith. And large numbers were brought to the Lord.

Acts 11:24 (NLT)


When the new Church came under persecution, believers took the Good News to Antioch and saw non-Jews come to faith in Christ. When Barnabus, a great leader of the early church showed up to investigate, He rejoiced at what he saw. Then, under his leadership, even greater numbers of people came to faith in Christ. Notice the outstanding characteristics of this godly leader: a good man, strong in faith and full of the Holy Spirit.

If we desire to lead and especioally if we want to lead others to Christ then Barnabus offers an excellent example. First, he was a man full of great joy and good will. There is something attractive in that—don’t you think? Second, to be like Barnabus, you and I need to follow Christ as he did: in purity and good works and stepping out in faith as the Holy Spirit leads. This is how we can lead; this is how God can use us to touch the lives of others in positive ways.


Father, help me be more like Barnabus—a good man, full of Your Spirit and walking boldly in faith. Amen.