Acts 4:13 ‘Now when they saw the boldness of Peter and John, and perceived that they were unlearned and ignorant men, they marveled; and they took knowledge of them, that they had been with Jesus.’

DAILY READING – Matthew 7; Exodus 37:1-38:31; Proverbs 17

Mary Slessor was a hard working Scottish mill girl and an unorthodox Sunday School teacher, who was inspired by David Livingstone to become a missionary in Calabar, Nigeria.
On August 5th, 1876, Mary Slessor arrived in Calabar. Her only great desire was to preach where other missionaries had not been. Mary would begin working among the most savage tribes of the hinterland. She lived among these natives and practically singlehandedly tamed and transformed three pagan communities in succession.
Despite several bouts of illness and constant danger, she lived with the tribes, learned their language, and traditions, earning their respect and putting an end to some barbaric practises, such as the killing of twins. She adopted many Nigerian children, particularly twins, who had been left to die.
When Southern Nigeria became a British Protectorate, she became the first ever female Magistrate in the British Empire and a skillful diplomatic emissary.

Mary died in 1915, aged 67, with great mourning amongst the tribes to whom she had dedicated her whole life.

The life of Mary Slessor, is a glaring example of what God can do with anyone who would believe and step out in faith.
Indeed Goers for God are getters for God. If Mary Slessor could face the darkness of the African continent and overcome it with the light of God so can anyone strike out in faith and do the incredible.
Whatever assignment God has called us to do, can be accomplished through the faith and boldness that comes from being with Jesus.

Acts 4:13 says ‘Now when they saw the boldness of Peter and John, and perceived that they were unlearned and ignorant men, they marveled; and they took knowledge of them, that they had been with Jesus.’

When we spend time with Jesus in His Word, boldness is imparted into our hearts. Knowledge of God is what causes us to do exploits. When the Word dominates your heart you will be turned into another man. Your heart will receive an inoculation of Faith and boldness that will cause you to do extra ordinary things. Indeed when we meditate on the Word we become bold and courageous, to possess the land.

When we keep our eyes on God we will be full of faith and be dependent on His abilities.
There is still so much God wants to do with our lives. There are territories to be explored and new chapters of exploits to be written. Therefore refuse to end up as an ordinary lukewarm Christian. Dare to be different and accomplish the extra ordinary through the help of the Spirit of God.
Today may mark the end of October but it could also mark the beginning of a new season of boldness to serve God as we commit to diligent study of His Word and fervent prayers.
It doesn’t matter what your story could have been like in the past months, you can declare a new beginning for yourself and really begin to move into the great things God desires to do with your life. What matters is what you do from now onward!
With God, anytime is a time for a new beginning. God continually wants to do something new in our lives, He desires to take us to new levels and new heights.
Therefore, determine for yourself that as the door closes on October today, it is time to say goodbye to every spiritual laziness and begin to really live with spiritual fervency.
Today, as we bless the Lord for His faithfulness and mercies that has brought us thus far, let us also receive the grace to begin to shine as kingdom stars and manifest as signs and wonders to our world.

PRAYER
Lord, I thank You for bringing me to the end of October. I thank You for indeed it is my time to experience a new boldness in Christ and begin to manifest amazing signs and wonders in my life in Jesus’ Name.

QUOTE
Nothing liberates like truth, the truth you know and act upon will set you free.- – WORDBITE 222