Proclaiming the Gospel with Boldness

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“Now when they saw the boldness of Peter and John, and perceived that they were uneducated, common men, they were astonished. And they recognized that they had been with Jesus” (Acts 4:13).

Peter and John had been arrested by the religious leaders, because they preached about Jesus Christ in the temple. Now leading up to their arrest, Peter and John had commanded to be healed in the Name of Jesus Christ, a man who had been lamed from birth. The people were amazed at the miracle which had occurred as the man entered the temple, leaping and praising God. And as the people gathered around Peter and John, they saw this as an opportunity to tell people about the power in the name of Jesus (Acts 3:4-26).

What I like about this story is that, the disciples didn’t see the amazement from the people as an opportunity to gloat or to take the glory for themselves. They used it as an opportunity to boldly proclaim the gospel of Jesus Christ. Let us be ready when God has done great things through us, to tell people about the power of Jesus Christ. The disciples’ arrest did not create any fear or intimidation in them. In fact they spoke with even greater boldness because the source of their power and strength was not external but internal.

Peter and John were full of the Holy Spirit and proclaimed that salvation comes through no other name but Jesus. The religious leaders were concerned that they spoke about Jesus Christ. These were the same leaders who caused Jesus to be crucified. So imagine how distressed they must have been, to learn that this could not stop the spread of his fame. They were too worried about the response from the people who were amazed by the miracle, to do any harm to Peter and John. So they warned them not to speak any more in the name of Jesus. Peter does not concede and then the warnings turned to threats. (Acts 4:1-22)

Peter and John went and reported to their friends and other believers what happened in the temple. Their response was to pray and to ask God for even greater boldness. “And now, Lord, look upon their threats and grant to your servants to continue to speak your word with all boldness.” So powerful were their prayers that the foundations of the house where they prayed was shaken and they were full of the Holy Spirit (Acts 4:29-31).

I pray that in this season, God will continue to shake the foundations of our homes, schools and places of work. That we will be full of boldness to proclaim the gospel of Jesus Christ and to speak of the power in his name.

A.P.-Y.

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Published by Anneta Pinto-Young

I am a trained Social Worker who currently provides professional leadership on a programme to support Social Work students and Newly Qualified Social Workers entering the Social Work Profession. Born and raised in Jamaica in a Christian family where my father is an ordained Pastor and Deacon who has served for over 50 years in the ministry. My father is also a trained musician and our family can be described as a musical family. I grew up in a small farming community in St. Peter’s, St. Andrew and my parents also have a small farm. I credit my gift of writing to my father who I watched and listened to over the years as he wrote sermons, poems and other recitals in his capacity in ministry. English has always been an easy subject for me and over the years I have developed an increased interest in writing. I am a Trainer, I sing and have a passion for worship, the spoken word and the free flow of the prophetic anointing. I am married to my best friend Andrew Christopher Young who is an advanced Musician and whose music you can find on YouTube and Facebook. I am a trained Coach and Mentor and I love experimenting with food so I love cooking. I enjoy trying cultural dishes from across the world and I view food as an entry into cultures and languages.

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13 thoughts on “Proclaiming the Gospel with Boldness”

  1. This story reminds me of the coach at Auburn university, who recently helped baptize some students after a prayer meeting. Instead of being commended, he ended up being sued by some leaders who were afraid of God’s power to change the hearts of young people. But God remains in control, and we all need His boldness to share His message with others.

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  3. The used that opportunity to boldly proclaim about Jesus rather than try and glory in it themselves- may we always have that approach too. And yes we do need that courage and boldness especially at these times. God bless you Anneta 💙

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  4. What I like about this event is the contrast between who they were when Christ was crucified, and the men they became being filled with the Holy Spirit. Paul was such a man, who was willing to be imprisoned and beaten to death only to preach the gospel.
    We need the Holy Spirit for boldness, and to be full of the gospel to speak and to share.
    God bless you, sis.

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