- But seeing the man who was healed standing beside them, they had nothing to say in opposition. Acts 4:14 – Beliefs can be argued over and disagreed with till both peoples faces turn blue. What can’t be argued with is when those beliefs are carried out into a persons life and the outcome of that is clearly seen. Like in our story, the religious leaders highly disagreed with Peter’s beliefs, but had nothing to say in opposition to him because the guy who was crippled was standing perfectly healed next to Peter. When your beliefs begin to be things you act upon, you will be changed and the people around you will change. That change is something no one can argue against. I love you, but Jesus loves you more – Mac – Daily DEVO 633
- And when they had prayed, the place in which they were gathered together was shaken, and they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and continued to speak the word of God with boldness. Acts 4:31 – Peter and John were arrested and put on trial for their speaking of Jesus and healing the lame man. Once released, they went straight to their friends and told them about what had happened. Once filled in on all that went down, the friends praised the Lord, spoke scripture over Peter and John, then prayed for them and their continued efforts of sharing the gospel. Our verse then today shows the results of such actions among the believers. God was pleased and the sharing of the gospel was able to continue with boldness. See how impactful our time and words with our brothers are. They may come to us after being heavily persecuted, exhausted, possibly ready to give up. Yet we can listen, pray for, and saturate them with God’s word in those times. Know this sort of support being given to our brothers and sisters is pleasing to the Lord. It also may be the boost they need to keep walking and keep fighting. Let us not slack on our role as a fellow follower of Jesus in each other’s lives. We are to walk with, pour into, and help up our brothers and sisters in Christ who are fighting the good fight. Be the sort of godly friend that when heavy seasons come in another believer’s life, they go to your place first. I love you, but Jesus loves you more – Mac – Daily DEVO 2530
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