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Being Seen - All Our Daily Bread Daily Devotionals for 2024

Being Seen details logo    Our Daily Bread - Wednesday, February 17, 2022
  by RBC Ministries
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Being Seen

Bible in a Year: Leviticus 21-22, Matthew 28

When he came to Jerusalem, he tried to join the disciples, but they were all afraid of him, not believing that he really was a disciple.
Acts 9:26

Today's Scripture & Insight:

In an article on mentoring, Hannah Schell explains that mentors need to support, challenge, and inspire, but "first, and perhaps foremost, a good mentor sees you. . . . Recognition, not in terms of awards or publicity but in the sense of simply ‘being seen,' is a basic human need." People need to be recognized, known, and believed in.

In the New Testament, Barnabas, whose name means "Son of Encouragement," had a knack for "seeing" people around him. In Acts 9, he was willing to give Saul a chance when the other disciples "were all afraid of him" (v. 26). Saul (also called Paul; 13:9) had a history of persecuting believers in Jesus (8:3), so they didn't think "he really was a disciple" (9:26).

Later, Paul and Barnabas had a disagreement over whether to take Mark with them to "visit the believers in all the towns where [they'd] preached" (15:36). Paul didn't think it was wise to bring Mark along because he'd deserted them earlier. Interestingly, Paul later asked for Mark's assistance: "Get Mark and bring him with you, because he is helpful to me in my ministry" (2 Timothy 4:11).

Barnabas took time to "see" both Paul and Mark. Perhaps we're in Barnabas' position to recognize potential in another person or we're that individual in need of a spiritual mentor. May we ask God to lead us to those we can encourage and those who will encourage us.

By: Julie Schwab

Reflect & Pray
How have you been encouraged by someone who believed in you? How can you help others who need encouragement?

Father, help me to see and encourage others.
Being Seen





 

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