When the proof stands before their eyes, they are left speechless! Can I get an Amen?
Oh yes, people will see it and feel the difference ☀️radiating from you like the sun!
Let’s dive into this glorious scripture that sets my heart ablaze.☀️
Acts 4:13
13 The leaders saw that Peter and John were ·not afraid to speak [bold; confident], and they ·understood [discovered; found out] that these men ·had no special training or education [or were common/ordinary and uneducated; no formal training from rabbinical teaching. So they were amazed. Then they realized that Peter and John had been with Jesus.💡
Oh, hallelujah!
Now, let’s talk about those uneducated and untrained men. Remember the Jewish leaders who judged Peter and John, declaring they lacked formal rabbinic training? Peter and John were rich in the knowledge of the Scriptures, and, most importantly, they had been with Jesus, which makes all the difference!
When it talks about them realizing they had been with Jesus, it’s this incredible moment of recognition! The boldness of the scriptures that came from them was overflowing with Jesus’s radiant love, where signs and wonders will happen.
If we proclaim His name, let’s ensure that we’ve been in the presence of the Almighty, right?!
Now, let’s break down this whole idea of “boldness.” It means making a clear, daring statement! In Greek, it’s called parrhesia—like, ‘telling it all!’ Can I get an amen? It’s about confidently speaking the truth, being honest and raw, and not holding back!
Envision a life filled with courage, a precious blessing from the Holy Spirit. Today, choose to surrender your life to the Lord and embrace the abundance of the one whom Jesus sent the Holy Spirit.
This boldness encourages us to draw near to God without fear.
It’s a boldness that empowers us to share our testimonies and truths with bravery and courage.
And it’s a boldness that equips us to stand firm against the enemy who seeks to undermine our faith and joy. When we step into this anointing, everything changes—our perspectives shift, our fears diminish, and our hearts expand with the courage to live out God’s purpose for us. So, let’s embrace this God-given boldness, allowing it to transform our lives and the lives of those around us. After all, with the Holy Spirit guiding us, there’s nothing we can’t face together!
They could not deny the miracle
And what did they see? They saw the man who had been healed standing there among them, and they could say nothing against it! Acts 4:14
Oh, what a mighty miracle! There was no doubt, no disputing—it stood as a testimony to the glory of God! This was one of those moments where they all thought his healing would fade because they did not believe it.
The same Savior of our Soul is the same Savior of our Body! Psalm 103 David said, “He heals all your diseases.” Isaiah 53: “By his stripes, upon his back, you are healed.”
Matthew 10:1 says that,
“He gave them authority over unclean spirits, to cast them out, and to heal every disease and every affliction.”
So, let us walk boldly in the anointing when we have been with Jesus! Let the world see the proof standing in front of them, and may they have nothing to say against it! Amen!
