Daily Walk Through the New Testament

September 17
Read Acts 4:13-37

The great need of the hour is courage to preach the truth at all costs. When Peter and John refused to compromise their message, what was the result of their witness? Men and women glorified God! Today is not the day to keep quiet about the good news of Jesus Christ.
The uniqueness of Jesus is the cause of all Christian martyrdom. It is senseless to die for one faith if another faith will lead you to God. Developing courage to speak of Jesus’ uniqueness does not require more education, but a genuine experience with Jesus that leads us to say, “I cannot help but speak what I have seen and heard.” Mere education never made a timid man bold. Courage only comes from spending time with the living God.
May we never fear those who can kill the body, but solely fear the One who can destroy both body and soul in hell (Matthew 10:28). May God grant us this courage.