Today’s New Covenant nugget is from Acts 4:13

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.

SPENDING TIME WITH JESUS IN HIS WORD BRINGS BOLDNESS.

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. As we spend time with Jesus, in His Word, in prayer, praying in tongues, He infuses great BOLDNESS and great FAITH.

LET’S LOOK AT THE STORY OF PETER WALKING ON WATER (Matthew 14:22-33)

In this true story we see three groups of people

Those who stayed on the land – the safety-first group.

Those who got into the boat – those who wanted to be near Jesus

Peter, who walked on water – Peter had bold faith.

Do those who step out in faith encounter trouble, tests, and challenges because they were not Spirt led, because they were not standing on the Word, or is it just the devil attacking them?

The answer is, firstly, God did not lead them into trouble and He is not trying to teach them something through it. Maybe they did not use their authority, maybe it was a lack of knowledge, maybe it had nothing to do with them.

Paul the apostle got bitten by a snake while being led by the Spirit. He shook it off by faith and boldly continued to be led by the Spirit! When you encounter things, sickness, lack, or other weapons formed against you, shake them off in faith, speak the Word and then continue to walk in bold faith!

Matthew 14:25-29 - At about four o’clock in the morning, Jesus came to them, walking on the waves! When the disciples saw him walking on top of the water, they were terrified and screamed, “A ghost!” Then Jesus said, “Be brave and don’t be afraid. I am here!” Peter shouted out, “Lord, if it’s really you, then have me join you on the water!” “Come and join me,” Jesus replied. So, Peter stepped out onto the water and began to walk toward Jesus.

PETER STEPPED OUT ON THE WORD AND WALKED ON WATER IN BOLD FAITH

Matthew 14:30-31 But when he realized how high the waves were, he became frightened and started to sink. “Save me, Lord!” he cried out. Jesus immediately stretched out his hand and lifted him up and said, “What little faith you have! Why would you let doubt win?”

PETER SANK, BUT HE DID NOT DROWN - THE WEAPONS FORMED AGAINST PETER WERE FEAR AND DOUBT – THOSE WEAPONS DID NOT SUCCEED!

If you step out in bold faith, you may suffer a setback, but with Jesus there will be a comeback!

Matthew 14:32 - And the very moment they both stepped into the boat, the raging wind ceased. Then all the disciples crouched down before Him and worshiped Jesus. They said in adoration, “You are truly the Son of God!”

IN HIS AMAZING LOVE,

ESTHER.