“‘Now, Lord, consider their threats and enable your servants to speak your word with great boldness.’ …And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and spoke the word of God boldly.”
Acts 4:29, 31
After the Day of Pentecost, the religious leaders were infuriated that the apostles were proclaiming the resurrection of Jesus. Despite witnessing the healings and miraculous signs, they would not back off. They brought Peter and John before the Sanhedrin and warned them not to speak anymore in the name of Jesus. Boldly, Peter and John refused, saying that they answered to a higher power, God Himself.
This kind of boldness does not come naturally. It is God-given through the Spirit. Hebrews 11 records the account of those who stood up boldly in faith. Some were delivered from their enemies, but many were not.
Reflecting on this has given me the courage to ask for boldness about sharing my faith. It is exciting to see what is happening. In the retirement center where I live, I have many daily encounters with people. I’m always ready to lend a listening ear or offer a prayer. Sharing Jesus with others brings joy to my own heart. And how could I not be bold in proclaiming the love of the One who has seen me through all the years of my life?
This kind of boldness does not come naturally. It is God-given through the Spirit. Hebrews 11 records the account of those who stood up boldly in faith. Some were delivered from their enemies, but many were not.
Reflecting on this has given me the courage to ask for boldness about sharing my faith. It is exciting to see what is happening. In the retirement center where I live, I have many daily encounters with people. I’m always ready to lend a listening ear or offer a prayer. Sharing Jesus with others brings joy to my own heart. And how could I not be bold in proclaiming the love of the One who has seen me through all the years of my life?
Scripture Focus
Acts 4:23-31
Insight
“With great power the apostles continued to testify to the resurrection of the Lord Jesus, and much grace was upon them all.” (Acts 4:33)
Bible In A Year
- Ezekiel 29-30
- Psalm 145
- 2 Thessalonians 1-3