A little background on Peter is needed. Peter was a common fisherman that Jesus called to be one of His disciples. There certainly wasn’t anything spectacular or special about him. In fact, there were many weaknesses and flaws in this man; a fiery temper and a loud mouth being a few of the shortcomings. Probably Peter’s greatest shortcoming was his inability to stand true to Jesus at His greatest point of need when Jesus was falsely accused and condemned to die by the Roman leaders. Peter totally flamed out. He denied that he even knew Jesus.
But something happened to Peter in the 7 weeks that led up to Pentecost Sunday—he developed a backbone; he learned to stand up and stand out. He was empowered by a Holy Spirit infused boldness to rise above the common and ordinary and become a powerful leader for Christ.
Jesus is looking to make you, yes you, to be one who stands up and stands out for Him…In your home, in your youth group, with your friends, wherever He puts you. Someone that He can use to shine His light into dark places. Someone who’ll boldly speak His word to your generation. Someone that’ll bring healing and deliverance to the sick and oppressed. You may ask, “Why, me?” The better question should be, “Why NOT me?”
“Inspirational Idea”: In the next 7 days, stand up and stand out in 3 areas that God speaks to you. Maybe it’s witnessing to someone. Maybe it’s bringing justice to an unjust situation. Maybe it’s simply offering a VERBAL prayer at a restaurant where you’re eating. Allow God to embolden you with courage to stand up & stand out.
There is no one else like you...no other person just like you. So use your talents!
This is a song that has got me through some very hard times...this might help :)
Be blessed,
Jenna
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