Exhortation includes the ability to lift spirits and to give godly counsel.
The counseling aspect of this gift should be exercised only by someone who has accumulated experience as a Christian, as well as a solid knowledge base of the Bible. We have different gifts, according to the grace given us. If a man's gift is prophesying, let him use it in proportion to his faith. The news about them reached the ears of the church at Jerusalem, and they sent Barnabas off to Antioch. Then when he arrived and witnessed the grace of God, he rejoiced and began to encourage them all with resolute heart to remain true to the Lord.