Building Others Up

Building Others Up A small village had a tradition: when a new house was being built, everyone—young and old—joined in to help. Some carried stones, others mixed clay, some fetched water, and others cooked meals for the workers. One elderly man said, “A house built by one may stand for a while, but a house built by many stands for generations.” In our faith journey, God has called us to be builders—not necessarily of houses, but of hearts, dreams, and destinies. A word of encouragement can strengthen a weary soul. A simple act of kindness can restore hope. A prayer spoken in faith can lift someone from the edge of giving up. Think of Barnabas in the book of Acts, known as the son of encouragement. When others doubted Paul’s transformation, Barnabas stood beside him, spoke on his behalf, and helped open the doors of ministry for him (Acts 9:26–27). His encouragement didn’t just comfort Paul—it helped shape the future of the early Church.