As I watched a cross-country race, I was amazed at how many obstacles they had to get over before getting to the finish line. God wants to empower and strengthen you to overcome every obstacle in this life. He wants to give you confidence, wisdom, and boldness to pursue the dreams and desires in your heart. He wants to give you supernatural insight so that you can be a witness to His goodness.
In scripture, Peter and John were supernaturally equipped. Everyone around them marvelled at their boldness, at their ability. They knew Peter and John didn't have any formal training. They knew there wasn't anything special about them. This power and wisdom could have only come from one place - being in the presence of God.
Today remember, when you spend time with Jesus, people will see it. You'll be energized for the race ahead by God's anointing and equipped by His grace. That's why it's so important, now and in the months to come, to take time every day to be in His presence. No matter where you are on this earth, God's presence is only a prayer away. Scripture says He is near to all who call upon His name. It says that He inhabits the praises of His people. I encourage you to make your relationship with God your number one priority and be empowered by His presence every single day!
"Now when they saw the boldness of Peter and John, and perceived that they were uneducated and untrained men, they marvelled. And they realized that they had been with Jesus" (Acts 4:13, NKJV)
Let's Pray
Yahweh, I humbly come before You, giving You all that I am. Father, I surrender every area of my life to You and invite You to have Your way in my heart. God, I ask for strength and boldness to get over and through life's obstacles. Please, Lord, empower me with Your love as I daily set my focus on You. I want to remain in Your presence and receive Your anointing. In Jesus' name. Amen.