Weekly Devotional: God's Gifts
1 Peter 4:10 - Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful steward of God's Grace.
The purpose Speak Boldly is as Thomas Campbell said in 1890 is to "Speak where the Bible speaks; be silent where the Bible is silent"
Acts 4:29-30:
"Now, Lord, consider their threats and enable your servants to speak your word with great boldness. Stretch out your hand to heal and perform signs and wonders through the name of your holy servant Jesus."
This scripture calls Christians to speak with boldness of God's Word, standing firm in faith, allowing the Holy Spirit to guide the words and deeds to glorify God.
Hello and welcome to Speak Boldly. We are a group of Christians from all walks of life who are being led to speak the truth of Christ. This mission started when my husband and I were leaving church service one Sunday and he said we need a mission to work in together. That Monday morning as I was standing in the kitchen, the God gave me the scripture and the mission title: Speak Boldly Acts 4:29 ( A friend later added verse 30 to complete the message.) As soon as God put that thought in my head, the devil had a different plan. He began sharing reasons as to why it would be best not to move forward—People are not nice. They will say bad things and do bad things. I stood straight up and said GET BEHIND THEE SATAN. That is when I realized that this is the path. Things began to happen at a rapid pace. The people that God has brought to the table in His timing can only be described as A GOD THING---my favorite phrase.
We will post a new devotional on our website every week written by people from across the US and all walks of life. I asked to write the first one because you know who I had to speak boldly to first? ME!
This is where our journey begins. Join us as we grow in SPEAKING BOLDLY together. We're glad you're here to be a part of our story.
1 Peter 4:10 - Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful steward of God's Grace.
In Loving Memory of Sandy Ratliff
In my heart there rings a melody,There rings a melody with heaven’s harmony;In my heart there rings a melody,There rings a melody of love.-Elton M. Roth
Last year to be close to our two children and grandchildren has been great. I have traveled all my life in selling textile equipment so I did not see my family too much. This move changed that and it’s been great. All my years on the road was nice travel, seeing many parts of Europe, Mexico, Canada etc. My curse was that after work it was off to the bar or liquor store, through this while in our new city I was diagnosed with Pancreatic cancer with about a year to live with Chemotherapy which made me very sick, so I stop it with the agreement of my family. We are Spirit filled believers and believe God heals. Well I’m still here and doing well. It looks like my Father is not ready to take me home yet. Freddie Smith has given me tremendous support and prayer and this is one reason I am sharing this. God bless Freddie and his wife for providing a way to share Gods Grace.
Your Reflection
During our journey through life we will encounter challenges of loss of loved ones, health crisis, uncertainties, doubt and despair. Often time our faith will be challenged through doubt brought forth by the great deceiver.Seeking the presence of God through prayer, faith and knowing his sovereignty in all things. God will provide peace, guidance, calmness during the storm. Just as Jesus did with his Apostles and called out to the Apostles and calmed the storm(Matthew 8:26:And he said to them, “Why are you afraid, O you of little faith”). He will navigate us through life’s uncertainties (I Corinthian 14:33 For God is not a God of confusion but peace), (Isaiah 25:10 Lord, you are my God I will exalt you, I will praise your name, for you have done wonderful things, plans formed of old, faithful and sure. Proverbs 16:3 Commit your work to the Lord and your plans will be established)

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