"Praying Together for Courage" Acts 4:23-31

This Sunday, we examined the subject of praying for courage as we seek to share the hope of Jesus with others. 

In Acts 4, Peter and John are remarkably bold in speaking about Christ to the religious leaders who are threatening them. These are the very same religious leaders who had recently arranged and successfully carried out the crucifixion of Jesus. 

The boldness of the disciples was not natural. 

It was supernatural. The timid Galilean disciples had recently fled in fear. Now, they faced the threats of the religious leaders with amazing courage (Acts 4:13). So much so, that even their enemies were blown away. What we see after this, however, is that Peter and John immediately went back to the others and they joined together in prayer. No bravado. No “We showed them!” No post-touchdown taunting in the end zone. Courage required the help of the community, and specifically, the help of a community on its knees. Courage in evangelism is a gift from God.
 
Let’s learn how "Praying Together for Courage" (our sermon title) is one of the core privileges God has given us as His people with one another.  Let's worship our King Jesus.  Remember, He reigns!

Pastor Kevin Dibbley

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