Barnabas let no opportunity escape to add value to others, and his greatest single contribution in terms of empowerment can be seen in his interaction with Paul.

• He believed in Paul before anyone else did.
• He endorsed Paul’s leadership to others.
• He empowered Paul to reach his potential.
  
  

   To be an empowering example, you must do more than believe in others. You need to take steps to help them become the Christian disciples they have the potential to be. You must invest in them if you want to empower them to become their best.

  Empowering people takes a personal investment. It requires energy and time. But it’s worth the price. If you do it right, you will have the privilege of seeing someone move up to a higher level of faith. And when you empower others, you create power in the body of Christ.