“Give your servants fearless confidence in preaching your Message, as you stretch out your hand to us in healings and miracles and wonders done in the name of your holy servant Jesus." (Acts 4:29 MSG)
The Apostle Peter was not known for his courage. The Gospels describe him as wavering back and forth between cowardice and cockiness. His natural character is far from heroic--one minute he pledges allegiance to Jesus; the next minute he is denying that he ever knew him.
The Book of Acts describes a different Peter. His prayers are not for his own comfort and safety, but to be an agent for healing, miracles, and wonders. These activities are sure to lead to persecution. He is no longer displaying his natural traits; instead, he is operating from his supernatural essence. He has been transformed by the Holy Spirit. He is fearlessly confident, consistently bold, and intensely focused.
Lord, give us fearless confidence as we represent You. Stretch out your hand with healing power; may miraculous signs and wonders be done through Your name, Jesus.
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