Preaching and Healing

Acts 4:19-20

But Peter and John answered them, Whether it is right in the sight of God to listen to you rather than to God, you must judge, for we cannot but speak of what we have seen and heard.

Speaking and preaching powerfully, healing a man lame who had been lame for over 40 years, these were visual evidences that could not be denied. I am sure that the scribes and Chief Priests had thought their problem was resolved with the death of Jesus, but now the same problem was surfacing again, and in renewed power! What could they do? Not much since the people saw the great miracle and were praising God. So they charged and warned the disciples not to speak to anyone in the name of Jesus. [ As if...] But Peter and John answered in such a way that did not please them or accomplish their objective. Whether it is right in the sight of God to listen to you rather than to God, you must judge, for we cannot but speak of what we have seen and heard. Right or wrong was not the issue. They knew that the message and the power burned within them, and they had to speak! They had to share! They had to spread the message as Jesus had commanded and as the Spirit gave them power! Yes, the principle is clear for them and for us: If God calls and empowers, His followers must speak! The message is clear: There is salvation is no other name under heaven given among men except the name of Jesus! The message is the same today. I must share wherever I am.

Father,
Give me wisdom and boldness to share Your message even when it is not popular or desired. Give me Your strength.
In Jesus name,
Amen