Who, when he came, and had seen the grace of God, was glad, and exhorted them all, that with purpose of heart they would cleave unto the Lord.
When he got there and saw how God's grace was working in their lives, he was genuinely happy for them. He encouraged everyone to stay committed to the Lord with their whole heart, like, really mean it and stick with it.
Seeing God's grace in action should make us happy and inspire us to stay all-in with our commitment.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of Acts, the early Christian church is expanding rapidly after Pentecost, and in chapter 11, Barnabas is sent from Jerusalem to Antioch to investigate the new believers there, many of whom were Gentiles. Upon arriving, he observes the clear evidence of God's grace at work in their lives, which fills him with joy and leads him to encourage them. This moment underscores the growing inclusion of non-Jews in the faith and the importance of supportive leadership in the fledgling church.
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