resilience | lent devotions

"Now when they saw the boldness of Peter and John, and perceived that they were uneducated and untrained men, they marvelled. And they realised that they had been with Jesus." Acts 4:13, NKJV

The Jewish leaders were astonished by the boldness of Peter and John. They were not astonished by their education; they had no formal religious training. They were not astonished by their credentials; they had none. It was the Spirit-filled boldness born out of knowing Jesus that was utterly astonishing.

The passage goes on to tell us that the believers asked the Lord to look on the threats they were facing and give them increased boldness as he continues to carry out signs, wonders and miracles. And they get what they ask for. Acts 4:31 tells us when they’d prayed, the place they were in shook, they were filled with the Holy Spirit, and they carried on speaking boldly.

One key to developing resilience is to ask the Lord for what you need and then expect him to provide it. Be bold and ask for what you need today. Then astonish people as you minister.

Let’s pray
Make me brave. Lord. Make me bold. Fill me with your Holy Spirit and release all the resources I need to point others to your astonishing love, power, and provision. I want others to see I have been with you. In Jesus’ name. Amen

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