So often in life we can be more aware of our fears than of courage. We can mistakenly believe that fear and courage can’t co-exist. But they can. As Nelson Mandela said: “I learned that courage is not the absence of fear, but the triumph over it.” Peter and John led by example as they stepped out in boldness and courage. Jesus was the source of their courage; they had been filled with His Spirit. But they also prayed, remembered who God was, and they stepped out.

So often in life we can be more aware of our fears than of courage. We can mistakenly believe that fear and courage can’t co-exist. But they can. As Nelson Mandela said: “I learned that courage is not the absence of fear, but the triumph over it.” Peter and John led by example as they stepped out in boldness and courage. Jesus was the source of their courage; they had been filled with His Spirit. But they also prayed, remembered who God was, and they stepped out.

So often in life we can be more aware of our fears than of courage. We can mistakenly believe that fear and courage can’t co-exist. But they can. As Nelson Mandela said: “I learned that courage is not the absence of fear, but the triumph over it.” Peter and John led by example as they stepped out in boldness and courage. Jesus was the source of their courage; they had been filled with His Spirit. But they also prayed, remembered who God was, and they stepped out.

So often in life we can be more aware of our fears than of courage. We can mistakenly believe that fear and courage can’t co-exist. But they can. As Nelson Mandela said: “I learned that courage is not the absence of fear, but the triumph over it.” Peter and John led by example as they stepped out in boldness and courage. Jesus was the source of their courage; they had been filled with His Spirit. But they also prayed, remembered who God was, and they stepped out.

Peter and John were stopped in their tracks on the way to the temple by a man crippled from birth. What would you have done in that situation? They had been utterly transformed by the Holy Spirit – they had received boldness and courage from God that wasn’t just equipping them to speak about Jesus, but also to act like Jesus! They not only proclaimed that Jesus was alive, but they also demonstrated it by healing people in His name. We are called and have the privilege to do likewise.

Peter and John were stopped in their tracks on the way to the temple by a man crippled from birth. What would you have done in that situation? They had been utterly transformed by the Holy Spirit – they had received boldness and courage from God that wasn’t just equipping them to speak about Jesus, but also to act like Jesus! They not only proclaimed that Jesus was alive, but they also demonstrated it by healing people in His name. We are called and have the privilege to do likewise.

Peter and John were stopped in their tracks on the way to the temple by a man crippled from birth. What would you have done in that situation? They had been utterly transformed by the Holy Spirit – they had received boldness and courage from God that wasn’t just equipping them to speak about Jesus, but also to act like Jesus! They not only proclaimed that Jesus was alive, but they also demonstrated it by healing people in His name. We are called and have the privilege to do likewise.

Peter and John were stopped in their tracks on the way to the temple by a man crippled from birth. What would you have done in that situation? They had been utterly transformed by the Holy Spirit – they had received boldness and courage from God that wasn’t just equipping them to speak about Jesus, but also to act like Jesus! They not only proclaimed that Jesus was alive, but they also demonstrated it by healing people in His name. We are called and have the privilege to do likewise.

True fellowship isn't idyllic, but it's authentic and it takes a lot of courage. The awkward truth is that none of us will reach the maturity God has planned for us if we can't encourage, exhort and admonish one another.

True fellowship isn't idyllic, but it's authentic and it takes a lot of courage. The awkward truth is that none of us will reach the maturity God has planned for us if we can't encourage, exhort and admonish one another.