Some say faith is a private issue. It is a personal and unique
relationship between an individual and God. True, but, as Christians, the Holy
Spirit fills us to the brim with the living water of Jesus and we have to
speak! Peter and John had been arrested. They were forbidden to speak about
Jesus.
Did that stop them?
Not at all. They were right back out in the public square preaching the news.
This news was too good to keep to themselves. The Spirit within them would not
allow them to be quiet. Here is their response:
Then they called them in again and commanded them
not to speak or teach at all in the name of Jesus. But Peter and John replied,
“Which is right in God’s eyes, to listen to you or to Him? You be the judges!
As for us, we cannot help speaking about all we have seen and heard.” Acts
4:18-20
As for us, we can’t
help speaking of all we have seen and heard. Let it be true of us as it was for
Peter and John.
Jesus,
Let us speak in Your name, even as we are persecuted and
ridiculed. You want everyone to know You.
Amen
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