The friendship Barnabas displayed to Paul reveals many ways we can become friends to those around us. Jesus Himself taught “friendship” is the highest call to love. Please read the Scripture references for meditation and prayer and application!
Barnabas: Steps to Becoming a Friend of God
- A Friend of God is a “born-again” citizen of heaven. (Acts 4:36)
- A Friend of God lays everything at the feet of Jesus. (Act.4:37)
- A Friend of God protects His family and friends. (Acts 9:23-25)
- A Friend of God opens doors for you to be involved in the work of God. (Acts 9:26-27)
- A Friend of God focuses on grace more than failure. (Acts 11:22-24)
- A Friend of God finds you when you get lost. (Acts 11:25-26)
- A Friend of God has compassion for the poor and can be trusted with money.(Acts 11:30)
- A Friend of God finishes the job given to him/her. (Acts 12:25)
- A Friend of God is constantly seeking God first. (Acts 13:1-4)
- A Friend of God feels the pain of others and heals them. (Acts 13:50;14:19-20; 2 Cor.1:3-7)
- A Friend of God keeps moving forward with joy. (Acts 13:51-52)
- A Friend of God sticks close to you in difficult times. (Acts 14:22)
- A Friend of God can stay on mission even in the midst of disagreement. (Acts 15:37-39)
- A Friend of God is always open to reconciliation and restoration of broken relationships. (Philemon 24; 2 Timothy 4:11)
- A Friend of God Believes God and His Word/Promises (James 4:23)