BOLDNESS

When I stand boldly for God, what outcomes can I expect?

Scripture To Consider:

Now when they saw the boldness of Peter and John, and perceived that they were uneducated and untrained men, they marveled. And they realized that they had been with Jesus.

Acts 4:13

Big T's Thoughts To Ponder:

God ask us to show boldness whether we are serving Him in the marketplace or we are serving Him within the church; whether we are at the golf course or at the gas station; whether we are sitting on an airplane or around the campfire; around our friends or around perfect strangers.

Wherever we are, that is where we are called to be the salt of the earth and to be ready to stand bold as ambassadors for our Lord and Savior.

Webster says boldness is:

1. The trait of being willing to undertake things that involve risk or danger;
2. Impudent aggressiveness;
3. The quality of standing out strongly and distinctly

Christlike boldness is an important skill-set for all followers of Christ. It speaks to us about quiet confidence, soldout faithfulness, inner strength, and certainty in our lives. Christian believers are challenged daily, yet we are encouraged to engage God boldly and to find confidence in our Savior, Jesus Christ. “Let us therefore come boldly to the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy and find grace to help in time of need.
Hebrews 4:16

Boldness does not mean that we are to be boisterous, loud, obnoxious or unruly. Rather, God intended boldness as a means of knowing that He is with each of us every day as we wake, at work, at school, at play and as we lay your head to rest. We will know boldness if we abide in Jesus for He abides within us.
John 15:1-8

What does God want us to do with our boldness? I believe that God’s plan is for us to use our boldness to tell others about His glory and goodness. He asks us to:

1. Use our boldness to receive wisdom from our pastors, mentors and other spiritually gifted believers God puts in our path.
2. Be confident and have certainty as we read the Word; as we study the Word and as we internalize the Word.
3. Share your boldness about God with others, believers and non-believers alike.

What is the outcome of my boldness? I believe God expects your boldness and its message to be simple and automatic. Just be yourself and leave the consequences up to God - people will marvel, seeing Christ in you just as they did with Peter and John.

• We should remain teachable; do our best always and seek obedience.
• Model God’s goodness and grace in our lives under all circumstances.
• Praise God daily and thank him for all our many blessings that have come from our boldness in service to Him.
• The greatest outcome of our boldness are through the seeds sown and fruit which is yielded: saved souls!

Are you bold for God? Today, start a list of the ways that you are bold for God. If you have difficulty making the list, step away from it for a day and return later in the week to complete your list. Can’t do it? Pray and ask God to show you boldness -Ask, Seek and Knock!

Praise God for giving you the ability to think about boldness. Coming into boldness for God does not happen overnight. Boldness is nurtured in our faith, strengthened by goodness and mercy, then practiced with celebration and honor!

His Truths & Promises:

You are the light that gives light to the world. A city that is built on a hill cannot be hidden. And people don't hide a light under a bowl. They put it on a lampstand so the light shines for all the people in the house. In the same way, you should be a light for other people. Live so that they will see the good things you do and will praise you Father in Heaven.

Matthew 5:14-16

This work must continue until we are all joined together in the same faith and in the same knowledge of the Son of God. We must become like a mature person, growing until we become like Christ and have His perfection.

Ephesians 4:13

Anyone who speaks should speak words from God. Anyone who serves should serve with the strength God gives so that in everything God will be praised through Jesus Christ. Power and glory belong to Him forever and ever.

1 Peter 4:11

Be Bold For The Lord, For He Is Going To Do Great Things Through You!