best bible verses ever: Will people know you've been with jesus?

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Acts 4:13, NIV
When they saw the courage of Peter and John and realised that they were unschooled, ordinary men, they were astonished and they took note that these men had been with Jesus.

The Jewish leaders knew Peter and John had been with Jesus. Not because of their education; they had no formal religious training. Not because of their credentials or pedigree; they were ordinary, working men. What set them apart was their Spirit-led boldness born out of knowing Jesus, learning from him, spending time with him, and imitating him.

I find it really interesting that the passage goes on to tell us the believers:

*asked the Lord to look on the threats they’re facing and  
*asked him to give them increased boldness 

as he continued to carry out signs, wonders and miracles

AND

they got what they ask for!
 
Verse 31 says: "when they’d prayed, the place they were in shook, they were filled with the Holy Spirit, and they carried on speaking boldly."
 
Which tells me all we need to do is ask. We don’t need to take into account the circumstances or consider the opposition. We simply need to ask the Holy Spirit to fill us and we will receive the same Spirit-led boldness born out of knowing Jesus, learning from him, spending time with him, and imitating him.

Will people know you've been with Jesus today? Commit to telling people about him, and then stand back and watch him perform the miracles.

Until next time.

L x

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