ACTS 4:31

PONDER THIS

One of the first times I was ever called on to witness, I had not been saved very long. My church gave my mother an assignment taking a survey in our community. My mother did not want to go from door to door taking a Christian survey. She said, “Adrian, will you take this survey for me?” And I said, “Yes, Mama, I will.”

I went to my first door, and I said, “Oh, I don’t want to do this. I don’t want to knock on that door. I’m afraid. I don’t know what’s behind that door. I don’t know what they’re going to say.” But at that moment, the Scripture came to me. Jesus said, “You go and make disciples, and I’m with you.” I cannot tell you the change that made in my heart as a new Christian. I said, “Well, listen, Jesus, we’re going together to this door.” And I went down that street with Jesus. That’s where the boldness comes from: knowing the Lord Jesus Christ is with you.

The crowd “marveled” at Peter and John (Acts 4:13). They thought these men were ignorant; they hadn’t been to college or seminary. But they had been with Jesus. His presence is the basis of boldness.

• When have you been afraid to be bold in your faith?
• Why does Christ’s presence change our boldness?

PRACTICE THIS

Ask God to guide you with His boldness throughout the day.