Boldness by the Holy Spirit
Rev. Tetteh-Annor Larbi | February 18 2025 | Acts 4:23-31
KEY VERSE: After they prayed, the place where they were meeting was shaken. And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and spoke the word of God boldly. Acts 4:31 (NIV)
MESSAGE: Prayer was central to the early church’s response to persecution. When they prayed, God responded powerfully by filling them with the Holy Spirit and giving them the boldness to preach His Word. This kind of prayer is not a passive ritual; it’s an active invitation for God to work mightily in and through us.
Prayer can be seen as humanity partnering with divinity to achieve heaven's mandate on earth. It is also a means by which believers can tap into the resources made available by God through His Spirit to aid His work on earth. When our prayer is aligned with heaven's agenda, the response will come speedily, and answers will be released from our prayers.
How often do we pray boldly? It’s easy to limit our prayers to comfort and protection, but God invites us to pray for courage, wisdom, and boldness to accomplish His will. As we align our prayers with His purposes, we allow His Spirit to empower us in ways we could never achieve. FEET AND HANDS FOR THE MESSAGE:
Are you not receiving answers to your prayers? Check the content of your prayer and align it to the purpose of God. Make God topics your prayer topics. Spend time today asking God to fill you with His Spirit and empower you to speak boldly for Him.
PRAYER:
Lord, shake the foundations of my life with Your power. Fill me with Your Spirit to align my will with yours and proclaim Your truth with boldness and love. In Jesus’ name, I pray. Amen.
THERE SHALL BE SHOWERS OF BLESSING.
SHOWERS! BLESSINGS!!
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DAILY word study: SHAKEN
The word shaken in Acts 4:31 comes from the Greek "saleuō" (σαλεύω), meaning to agitate, cause to tremble, or set in motion. It conveys a sense of divine intervention—God actively moving in response to prayer.
The shaking of the meeting place was a visible manifestation of God’s power, much like His presence at Mount Sinai (Exodus 19:18). It affirmed the disciples' unity in prayer and the Spirit’s empowerment. This event symbolized God’s approval, His presence, and the spiritual awakening of the Church. Reflection:
When God shakes things, He moves obstacles, ignites revival, and strengthens His people. Has your faith been stirred by the Holy Spirit? Seek Him in prayer and expect divine movement in your life.
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