Boldly:
1. In a confident and courageous way, showing a willingness to take risks.
Dated: in a manner that is so confident as to be impudent or presumptuous.
2. In a way that is characterized by having a strong, vivid, or clear appearance.
For the last several days, ever since I began praying over a post of Hannah’s on Facebook, I have had the word “boldly” stuck in my head. Not only that, but once again, encounter after encounter keeps leading back to it, and I’ve even “heard” it again under other circumstances. It got me to thinking of how we seem to have an ongoing theme going and I do believe He is sending us the message that it is time we step up our game. And it would seem that so many are preaching a similar message, too.
If you stop and look at verses in the Bible where the word boldly was used, you can see that we have been instructed to be bold in our faith. To proclaim and spread the Gospel boldly. We are even told to approach our Father in boldness. We were not encouraged to go about our Christian walk in a timid fashion, oh absolutely the complete opposite. He wants us to enter and live in a relationship with Him in complete boldness. Just as He wants us to call unto others in a bold and courageous manor so that they too can learn of the love and relationship that He has to offer them.
I believe that He is urging us that the time has come that we must step out and up our efforts. Between the messages of “zeal, praise, growth and (now) boldly” I feel He is telling us how we should go about doing so. I don’t believe He intends for us to stay rooted in the pews while hoping we can usher new folks into His house. I believe He is wanting us all to step out of our comfort zones, to step out of our “safety net” and to find ways to reach those that may not otherwise take notice of what is going on within the walls of the church.
The message I received where I initially heard the word boldly said to speak boldly, to speak His name, boldly. To call them (Saul) out boldly to become Paul’s. To call them out my children. Boldly, Boldly, Boldly. Speak my name boldly wherever you go!
That sure isn’t implying anything but boldness on our parts. For far too many years Christians have taken the meek approach as to not stir the pot, or to offend, and where has that left us in a whole? If anyone is paying attention then you know He is calling us to action, and yes, He is requiring so much more of us than ever before. It’s time that we stop hiding from our calling, and that we step fully and boldly into what He expects of us.
After they prayed, the place where they were meeting was shaken. And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and spoke the word of God boldly. Acts 4.31 NIV
He proclaimed the kingdom of God and taught about the Lord Jesus Christ—with all boldness and without hindrance! Acts 28.31 NIV
I will praise you, Lord, with all my heart; before the “gods” I will sing your praise. I will bow down toward your holy temple and will praise your name for your unfailing love and your faithfulness, for you have so exalted your solemn decree that it surpasses your fame. When I called, you answered me; you greatly emboldened me. Psalm 138.1-3 NIV
“In whom we have boldness and access with confidence by the faith of him.” Ephesians 3.12 KJV
And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God:Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints;And for me, that utterance may be given unto me, that I may open my mouth boldly, to make known the mystery of the gospel,For which I am an ambassador in bonds: that therein I may speak boldly, as I ought to speak. Ephesians 6.17-20 KJV
The wicked flee though no one pursues, but the righteous are as bold as a lion. Proverbs 28.1 NIV
Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need. Hebrews 4.16 KJV
Therefore, since we have such a hope, we are very bold. 2 Corinthians 3.12 NIV
I am acting in great boldness toward you; I have great pride in you; I am filled with comfort. In all our affliction, I am overflowing with joy. 2 Corinthians 7.4 ESV
Billie is a 40-something stay-at-home momma of five beautiful children and Grammy to three grandchildren. When not wrangling the littles, she babysits for her two adult children. You will find her gardening, canning, baking, and making the most delicious meals for her family. Billie is a multitasker juggling a team of miniature tyrants, a cat, a snake, two dogs, two rats, and nine chickens. In her spare time, she enjoys reading and studying her bible. Her passion is sharing the gospel through her writing! So, whether she’s feeding your body with delicious meals or feeding your soul through her writing, join Billie as she takes you on a journey providing you with “Food for Thought.”
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