Rev. Marty Vershel (5-11-14)

Barnabas was known as the "son of encouragement.” Barnabas is the perfect example of a balconyperson. A balcony person is someone who stands in the balcony, watching you run the race of your life, and they cheer you on; they believe in you. They're realistic about your falings and your shortcomings, but they also have a vision for what God made you to be. We all need balcony people in our lives.

But more than just having balcony people in our lives, we are called to be balcony people to others. We are called to be a Barnabas to someone else, to be a son or daughter of encouragement to those around us.