Acts 4:23
“When they were released, they went to their friends and reported what the chief priests and the elders had said to them.”
The Sanhedrin could not hold them any longer and released them. They go straight to their friends to tell them what had happened. This would serve as a warning and a blessing. They warned them about how the religious leaders are responding and what might happen to them if they speak the name of Jesus publicly. They also reveal to their friends the “Dunamis” (power of God) that they experienced in sharing the name of Jesus.
The warning is clear:
It is dangerous to
Share the name of Jesus
It is more dangerous to
Not share the name of Jesus
This is the only name that people can be saved! This is the only name that has the power of salvation. And these men are convicted by this name, and to deliver His message. Conviction comes from within our soul, and compels us to live in rhythm with Jesus. Father God, thank You for the conviction to share Jesus, and His message, through Your Holy Spirit Dunamis (power). Unleash me to speak Jesus today, in Your strength, by Your will, under Your hand, and through Your Spirit, in Jesus’ name, Amen.
ACTION: Share Jesus