Acts 4:13 New
International Version (NIV)
13 When they saw the courage of Peter and John and
realized that they were unschooled, ordinary men, they were astonished and
they took note that these men had been with Jesus.
Acts 4:13 describes the reaction of the people when they
realized that Peter and John were unschooled, ordinary men. They were
astonished that these ordinary men had been with Jesus. This passage gives both
hope and courage to live boldly and to follow Christ where He leads. When I spend
time with the Lord, I gain confidence and feel as though I could climb Mount
Everest. That may be a bit of an exaggeration; however, when I cling to the
Lord, spending time in His Word and talking with Him in prayer, my perspective
changes from saying “I can’t do it,” to I can do all things through God who
strengthens me. (Philippians 4:13)
When I sensed the Lord calling me to teach His Word, I felt
so inadequate. I was like the disciples in many ways – unschooled (had not been
to seminary) and very ordinary! I have been so dependent on the Lord to teach
me His Word and to give me the ability to teach others. The more I depend on
Him, the more He shows up! My hope is that people will be astonished at how the
Lord can use an ordinary, untrained woman to teach His Word! I also hope that
others will know that I have been with Jesus.
What hope we have in knowing that the Lord uses ordinary men
and women to accomplish His purposes on earth!
What about you? Do you sense that the Lord is calling you to
do something but you feel inadequate? Hang out with Jesus and He will equip you
and anoint you to do whatever He calls you to do. People will be astonished at
how He uses ordinary people like you and me.
Thought for today:
What am I being called to do?
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