They Marvelled…

S-Scripture:  Acts 4:13, “Now when they saw the boldness of Peter and John, and perceived that they were uneducated and untrained men, they marvelled.  And they realized that they had been with Jesus.”  (NKJV)

O-Observation:  Peter and John had just healed a man who was crippled from birth in Acts 3:6.  Peter and John’s boldness and mercy cost them a night in the Poky!  When the rulers gathered together to discuss this matter, here is what happened:

• They saw the boldness of Peter and John.
• They marvelled at their wisdom.
• They realized that these men had been with Jesus.

A-Application:  As a Christ Follower, I must pray for boldness, wisdom, and a genuine heart.  When people see my life, what do they see?  Do they say, “What a coward?” or do they say, “What a man of God?”  May they never boast of my accomplishments, but may they always know by my testimony that I am a man who has been with Jesus!

P-Prayer:  Dear Heavenly Father,  Thank you for the example of Peter and John.  Thank you for the boldness that you give us when we share the wonderful message of the gospel.  Father, I pray for a woman named Krista and a man named Jeff M.  tonight.  Lord, open their eyes, so that they may see Jesus!  Thank you for the opportunities that you give to us to share Your message.  In Jesus name.  Amen.