Acts 4:19-20 But Peter and John answered and said to them, "Whether it is right in the sight of God to give heed to you rather than to God, you be the judge;for we cannot stop speaking what we have seen and heard." (NAS)
Peter never seemed to struggle for words. Often he stuck his foot in his mouth. But on this occasion he was speaking from the heart about a heart conviction. Do you have heart convictions; things you believe that nothing can change your mind, your response, or your words. Peter and John had just experienced the healing of a lame man at the gate of the temple. They were reprimanded and told to never speak in the name of Jesus again.
Peter’s boldness in face of the religious leaders of the day was simply, “I cannot keep from speaking what I have seen and heard.” Could your own boldness use an energizing of the work of God? It appears that when God is at work in your life and you see Him accomplishing His will that it becomes easier for you say something. Have you ever said, “I just don’t know what to say.” Maybe the issue is you haven’t seen God’s hand in your life for a while. Why not look around and see what God is doing and what He would like to do if you would just trust Him.
Peter and John saw God at work in healing the lame man and refused to keep their mouths shut.
I hope you find purpose for your life today as you grow in Christ.
May God bless you as your spiritual life prospers in Jesus.
___________________________Today's Personal Note From Dennis
Greetings in the Name of Jesus!
It is such a joy to write to you this week. God continues to bless. The Christmas and New Years' holidays were just great. Last Sunday I had the privilege of preaching at Church on Mill. It was the first time I had preached in many months. What a joy for me. The sermon is abailable on line at http://www.churchonmill.com/ and then check sermons. It is a quick download "Learning That Gratitude Is A Great Stress Reliever".
Sandy and I are planning to do our first mission project beginning on January 14th. It will be a 10 day trip with Campers on Mission in Quartzite, AZ at the First Baptist Church and at the Gem and Rock Show. Several hundred thousand people descend on Quartzite for the event. Our primary work will be street evangelism. Pray for us. We will be staying in our travel trailer. I cannot set it up so I will be dependent on people with Campers on Mission to help. What a great group.
I had CT scans and lab work done this week and will see the oncologist on the 13th. Pray for a good report. I would love to see all of you and tell you the wonderful things God is doing.
May He bless you in Christ.
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