SPEAKER_00: Sharing your faith can sometimes feel intimidating.
SPEAKER_00: You may worry about saying the wrong thing or wonder how someone may respond.
SPEAKER_00: But the early followers of Jesus face the same tension.
SPEAKER_00: In Acts 4, the believers prayed together after facing opposition.
SPEAKER_00: Instead of asking for safety or comfort, they asked God for something different.
SPEAKER_00: Acts 4.29 says, Now Lord, consider their threats and enable your servants to speak your word with great boldness.
SPEAKER_00: Notice what they asked for.
SPEAKER_00: Courage to keep sharing the message of Jesus.
SPEAKER_00: Not necessarily easier circumstances, but boldness.
SPEAKER_00: Today we are going to ask God to give us that same boldness.
SPEAKER_00: Take a moment to quiet your heart and remember that God is with you.
SPEAKER_00: Give me courage to speak about you.
SPEAKER_00: Use my life to point others to Christ.
SPEAKER_00: Thank you for inviting me into your mission.
SPEAKER_00: Amen.