When they (rulers, elders, and teachers of the law) saw the courage of Peter and John and realized that they were unschooled, ordinary men, they were astonished and they took note that these men had been with Jesus.
Acts 4:13

Peter and John were at the temple courts surrounded by people. Peter had just healed a man in the name of Jesus Christ causing quite a stir. Many gathered around these “miracle workers” in astonishment which created a disturbance among the Sanhedrin. They ordered Peter and John to stop speaking and teaching in the name of Jesus. However, these two courageous men stood their ground and replied, “Which is right in God’s eyes: to listen to you or to Him? You be the judges! As for us, we cannot help speaking about what we have seen and heard” (Acts 4:19).

What brave men!

Do you consider yourself courageous?
Have you ever given the Holy Spirit an opportunity to move through you in order to stand your ground for what you believe was right?

How wonderful that we are given the power by the Holy Spirit to speak boldly and courageously about Christ and in response people will take note that you have been with Jesus.

Dear Lord,
Thank You for courageous followers like Peter and John. What an encouragement for us that we do not need a seminary degree or a theologian to reach people for Christ. You can take an ordinary person and empower them with boldness to reach the lost.

Charity O