Acts 4:13(KJV)
Now when they saw the boldness of Peter and John, and perceived that they were unlearned and ignorant men, they marveled; and they took knowledge of them, that they had been with Jesus.
In Acts 4:13, we understand that when the people saw the boldness of Peter and John and realized that they were ordinary men, they were amazed. There was huge transformation in their lives, because they had been with Jesus. That is what God can do in the life of dedicated children. Peter’s life was totally transformed by His dedication to Jesus. The only thing people could say was that he had been with Jesus Christ. Indeed, God distinguishes dedicated people.
It is often said that the company you keep shapes the person you will become. This same possibility is open to all believers in Jesus Christ by the Holy Spirit. We have the opportunity to be transformed daily by the renewing of our minds to boldly approach the Throne of Grace and to have life giving fellowship with God the Father and Jesus Christ the Son. Boldness enables us to replicate the nature of Christ which stands as a great asset to our identity with Christ. Peter and John manifested a dimension of boldness which was attributed to their association with Jesus, their audacity and authority was confirmed. When the opposition stood on their way, they answered back with boldness. The boldness of the Apostles could not be resisted.
Beloved, when you spend time with Jesus, people will see it. You’ll be energized by His anointing and equipped by His Grace. Today, let your knowledge of Jesus Christ also change your life completely, and as you get transformed people will marvel the doing of the Lord in your life. Make up your mind never to exist without God. Make your relationship with Him your number one priority and be empowered by His Presence each and every day. The best of man comes out of his unity and commitment to God. Just as flowers cannot do well without the soil, so man cannot do well without God. Be fearless and bold in all you do for God like Peter did no matter the cost. Because God wants to empower and strengthen you to overcome every obstacle in this life. He wants to give you confidence, wisdom and boldness to pursue the dreams and desires in your heart. He wants to give you supernatural insight so that you can be a witness of His Goodness.
O LORD, let all who see me this year and beyond acknowledge Your Supernatural Hand upon my life in Jesus’ Name!