When they had prayed, the place where they were assembled was shaken, and they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak the word of God boldly.

Acts 4:31 (CSB)

Boldness is not a personality trait or an overt pretence of bravery. Being an extrovert has nothing to do with it. Peter was an extrovert, but he wasn't always brave. Boldness is the Spirit's empowerment within us that allows us to endure and remain resilient in the face of adversity and conflict.

As the early Christians faced trials and persecution, they prayed fervently for boldness rather than safety, protection or relief. They wanted boldness from God in order to be effective witnesses of the gospel.

Do you often pray for boldness? 

All of us experience some level of fear in sharing the gospel. It is important to remember that the gospel is not something we keep to ourselves. It is God's power of salvation that goes forth and accomplishes God's purpose. God has chosen us to be both voices and means through which the gospel of Jesus Christ is spread. Let us continually pray to God for the courage and grace to step out in faith and share the message of His love with others.

Only the gospel alone has the power to truly influence and impact lives for the greater good and eternity. God may do in a single day what appeared impossible for government agencies and social services, even if they had all the resources.

Continue to pray for boldness and trust God to do great and amazing things through us in the name of Jesus Christ.