The book of Acts displays how God took a group of commoners and fishermen and used them to transform the world and launch the early Church. Luke tells the story of the sending of the Holy Spirit, Peter’s sermon that led thousands to Christ, persecution of the disciples, and much more. A common theme we see throughout these chapters is the boldness of the disciples. Acts 4:13 says, “When they observed the boldness of Peter and John and realized that they were uneducated and untrained men, they were amazed and recognized that they had been with Jesus.”

As disciples of Jesus, we do not have to reach a certain level of qualification to boldly share the Good News of the gospel. Jesus equips us and gives us the power of the Holy Spirit so that we can go and live out the Great Commission. As you read the incredible stories throughout the book of Acts, be encouraged in knowing that the same Holy Spirit that raised Jesus from the dead and worked through the first disciples also lives in you!

Devotional provided by:

Jen Yost, FCA Area Director - Northwest Michigan