“When
they saw the courage of Peter and John and realized that they were
unschooled, ordinary men, they were astonished and they took note that these
men had been with Jesus.”
These men had been with Jesus. Isn’t that what all of us want to be remembered for? Being with Jesus. Living for Jesus. Sharing Jesus.
Peter and John were unschooled, ordinary men, but because of
their boldness and courage, they were sharing the gospel message. I’m sure most
of us have heard this quote before: “God doesn’t call the qualified, He
qualifies the called.” It, indeed, is a true statement!
Godsbless.ing: “This verse is a powerful reminder of the
transformative power of faith and the Holy Spirit. Despite being uneducated by
societal standards, Peter and John exhibited incredible boldness in proclaiming
the gospel. Their unwavering commitment to sharing the message of Christ’s love
and salvation astounded even the religious leaders of their time . . . This
verse reminds us that God can use anyone, regardless of their background or
education, to spread His word. It is not about our own credentials or eloquence,
but about surrendering to the Holy Spirit and allowing Him to work through us.”
Ask anyone who has been used by God if they felt qualified. I
believe most of them will say no. Yet, in God’s miraculous way, He brings
opportunities before us, and we find ourselves in situations talking about
Jesus that we never thought possible.
Biblerepository.com: “The council realized something
unique about Peter and John. Despite their lack of formal education and
training, they displayed a wisdom and understanding that came from their
relationship with Christ. It shows us that being with Jesus has the power to change
us, making us bolder and more confident in our faith . . . Our relationship
with Christ can empower us just like it did for them. In life, we may feel
unqualified or inadequate for a task, but we can draw confidence from knowing
that we are not working in our strength alone. Jesus equips us with what we need
when we stay close to Him . . . One of the primary lessons from Acts 4:13 is
the importance of spending time with Jesus. The more we immerse ourselves in
His teachings, the more we grow in wisdom and the more confident we become in
our faith. Our spiritual growth comes not only from reading Scripture but also
from praying, worshiping, and being part of a community of believers . . . We
also learn about the power of God transforming ordinary people. The Bible is
filled with stories of those who were initially unqualified but went on to
fulfill God’s calling.”
God opens a way that finds you able to accomplish things you
felt unprepared for. When I was asked to talk about the note writing ministry
at a conference where I worked, I thought, “How can I do that? I can’t talk
in front of people. My mind goes blank.” Then God told me to write
down, word for word, what I wanted to share. Trusting in His answer, I did stand
up in front of people and told them about this encouraging ministry. I believed
in it and could share boldly to a group of people because my word-for- word
notes were right in front of me. All I had to do is read them. God directed. I
followed. A miracle took place.
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