Confidence that comes from God.

15th April, Wednesday

Confidence that comes from God.

Acts 1.15

          We have always known a thing or two about confidence. When there's a leadership opportunity and the time comes to deliver we always look for some kind of motivation and inspiration to get going. Its not easy to lead specially if you have a troubled past and a poor public rapport.

            When Peter stood up to speak for the first time among the 120 after Jesus ascended to heaven, we find no opposition. There is no grumbling or complain. The 120 did not hold an account of Peter's public denial of Jesus during the arrest and trial of Jesus. John did not complain that Peter was not present at the cross. They all knew the Jesus had restored and reinstated Peter. They were ready to accept God's doing and go accordingly.  So did Peter understand the guidance of God and found his confidence in the Lord and the unity of the 120.

           When God gives us an opportunity to lead/serve he expects us to use His authority without any fear and in all the humility. But many times we are low in our Spirit and sad with our approach as we are more afraid of people's remarks and perception. Of course it is important for people to accept the leadership that comes from God. But the confidence should not be based on the acceptance of the people but the authority that comes from God and God alone.

Stanley Thomas Isac

Stanley is serving as the Pastor of Crossway Church in New Delhi, he can be reached at Stanleytisac@gmail.com