Companions Of Jesus

The next day their rulers, elders, and scribes assembled in Jerusalem, with Annas the high priest, Caiaphas, John, and Alexander, and all who were of the high-priestly family. When they had made the prisoners stand in their midst, they inquired, “By what power or by what name did you do this?” Then Peter, filled with the Holy Spirit, said to them, “Rulers of the people and elders, if we are questioned today because of a good deed done to someone who was sick and are asked how this man has been healed, let it be known to all of you, and to all the people of Israel, that this man is standing before you in good health by the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, whom you crucified, whom God raised from the dead. This Jesus is ‘the stone that was rejected by you, the builders; it has become the cornerstone.’ There is salvation in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given among mortals by which we must be saved.”

Now when they saw the boldness of Peter and John and realized that they were uneducated and ordinary men, they were amazed and recognized them as companions of Jesus.

Acts 4:5-13

With a strong voice and clear resolve we can become witnesses to the Glory of Christ. The use of your eyes, your facial expressions, and the tone of your voice will reveal an attitude of compassion, not condemnation. By doing this you can share the love and grace of Jesus Christ.

The boldness the disciples showed was not the fruit of ministerial training, but of much time spent in the presence of the Master. As a result, they had become passionate about what concerned Christ – the eternal destiny of men and women.

That same passionate boldness can be seen in our own faces, but is it?

A Christian is an ambassador who speakers for the King of kings.

Our Daily Bread – June 18, 2009