To All the Barnabas'...

I just want to give a shout out to all the Barnabas' out there. I can't tell you how grateful we are to have you all our my lives. There have been so many periods where we have just bottomed out and felt like we couldn't get back up again. It isn't any wonder that we can get discouraged in this Christian life. Just look at the story of Joshua! God told him three times to be strong and courageous:

"Be strong and courageous, because you will lead these people to inherit the land I swore to their forefathers to give them. Be strong and very courageous. Be careful to obey all the law my servant Moses gave you; do not turn from it to the right or to the left, that you may be successful wherever you go. Do not let this Book of the Law depart from your mouth; meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do everything written in it. Then you will be prosperous and successful. Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be terrified; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God will be with you wherever you go." (Joshua 1:6-9)

Thanks to all of you encouragers. The sweet words that come out of your mouth can breath new life to this crucified body. I hope God gives you a HUGE reward in heaven. That is my prayer. Thank for reminding us that it isn't over yet. That we can still make a difference and that things can radically change! Thank for reminding us that all things work together for good!

May God richly bless you all!