Now when they saw the boldness of Peter and John, and perceived that they were uneducated and untrained men, they marveled. And they realized that they had been with Jesus." (Acts 4:13)
When I hear the word boldness, especially in the context of today's American culture, it brings to mind a person who is conservative in their values, generous in their caring for the less fortunate, and generally Bible believing members of a Christ following church. For these people who stand up and speak clearly about their beliefs about marriage between one man and one woman, that abortion is killing a human being, family values are honored, and love for our country is worth defending, boldness is required. Boldness was not an issue in times past. But that was before prayer was removed from society. The Ten Commandments were changed to ten suggestions, thou shall not kill is now a "suggestion." But oh, if you stand up in today's society and stand for the absolute truth of God's Holy Scripture, you will need to be very strong and courageous like Joshua was in days of old.
Charles Haddon Spurgeon commented on this Scripture. Here is what he said, "Be like Jesus-very valiant for Your God-Imitate Him-in your loving spirit-think kindly and do kindly-that men and women may say of you-they have been with JESUS."
Friend of God, follower of Jesus, being bold today requires that you and I spend much time with Jesus. Otherwise we will become ineffective and silenced. Is that what has happened to our land? What is your stand? Where are you, and will you, spend more time with Jesus?
Love,
Chappy
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