They Had Been With Jesus

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“When they 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

The “religious” leaders perceived that they were unlearned men and they marvelled at their courage! But why were they so bold? They had been with Jesus and the leaders took note of that!

It is no surprise that the world rages against the Messiah. Psalm 2 declares it clearly. Every year there are tens of thousands of believers suffering and dying for their faith, in large part because the kings and the rulers of the earth RAGE against the Lord and His Anointed. As followers of the King, we should expect this and be prepared for it when it comes.

But, the examples of Peter and John, and every other true Christian martyr are there to inspire and encourage us that if and when the time of persecution comes for us, we too can be as bold as a lion. And this boldness is not merely human bravery, but an unction from the Holy Spirit Himself.

So, though the kings of the earth will rage, our simple faith and Holy Spirit boldness will testify that we too have been with Jesus!

“Ask me, and I will make the nations your inheritance, the ends of the earth your possession.” Psalms 2:8