by Emily Wooten
Bold: fearless before danger; lack of hesitation; refusing to be held back by other’s opinions.
Acts 4:13-14, 28-31 Now when they saw the boldness of Peter and John, and perceived that they were unlearned and ignorant men, they marveled; and they took knowledge of them, that they had been with Jesus. And beholding the man which was healed standing with them, they could say nothing against it. And now, Lord, behold their threatenings: and grant unto thy servants, that with all boldness they may speak thy word, by stretching forth thine hand to heal; and that signs and wonders may be done by the name of thy holy child Jesus. And when they had prayed, the place was shaken where they were assembled together; and they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and they spake the word of God with boldness.
One of the benefits of being a child of God is confidence or the ability to believe what he said will come to pass. We see where Jesus left the disciples with these words. Acts 1:8 But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth.
The purpose of boldness is so we will have the courage and conviction to speak the truth in love.
Ephesians 4: 14-15 That we henceforth be no more children, tossed to and fro, and carried about with every wind of doctrine, by the sleight of men, and cunning craftiness, whereby they lie in wait to deceive; But speaking the truth in love, may grow up into him in all things, which is the head, even Christ:
1 Corinthians 16:13-14 (AMP) Be on guard; stand firm in your faith [in God, respecting His precepts and keeping your doctrine sound]. Act like [mature] men and be courageous; be strong. Let everything you do be done in love [motivated and inspired by God’s love for us].
Some places Paul prayed that he would be given utterance to speak the good news. We can pray that for ourselves.
Acts 2:4 And they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance.
There was a reason for these people speaking in tongues that day. They were speaking in languages that the people could understand. The purpose in being filled with the Holy Spirit is so we can speak boldly, pray in unknown tongues to the Father and be led by the Holy Spirit within us. It is not just a good feeling. Holy Spirit was sent into this earth for a purpose. It is God’s will that all should come to repentance. It is our job to tell them about God’s plan to save.
Romans 10:14-15 How then shall they call on him in whom they have not believed? And how shall they believe in him of whom they have not heard? And how shall they hear without a preacher? And how shall they preach, except they be sent? As it is written, How beautiful are the feet of them that preach the gospel of peace, and bring glad tidings of good things!
Be Bold! Be Strong!