God's Glory Church

“And seeing the boldness of Peter and John, and observing that they were both uneducated and simple people, they were surprised and recognized them that they were with Jesus.” — Acts 4:13

Neither Orville nor Wilbur Wright had a pilot’s license. None of them even graduated from college. The brothers were engaged in the sale and repair of bicycles. But they had a dream: the sky beckoned them. On December 17, 1903, they made four flights in turn on the apparatus, which was called “Flyer”. The longest flight lasted only a minute, but that minute changed the world forever.

Neither Peter nor Ivan had a preacher’s diploma. None of them graduated from seminary. They were fishermen, but the Holy Spirit inspired them to preach the Gospel. “For there is no other name under heaven given to men by which we should be saved,” they boldly proclaimed, testifying about Christ (Acts 4:12).

Neighbors of the Wright brothers did not immediately appreciate their achievement. A local newspaper did not believe them and stated that even if the flights did take place, they were too short to be of any significance. It took several more years of experimentation before public opinion recognized the merits of the first aircraft designers.

The religious leaders forbade Peter and John to speak about Christ. To this Peter replied: “We cannot but speak about what we have seen and heard” (v. 20).

You may also not be included in the lists of recognized authorities. Maybe those on these lists despise you. It is not important! If you have the Spirit of Christ, you can live boldly for His glory!

What task or person makes you feel inferior? How can you rely on the Holy Spirit who lives within you to solve this problem?

Lord Jesus, I am Yours. Use me as you please.

Author: Mike Whittmer