Out of Egypt: The Power of Being with Jesus

What makes someone’s life so compelling that others can tell they have been with Jesus? In Acts 4, Peter and John stand before powerful religious leaders, boldly proclaiming Jesus even when doing so puts their safety and livelihood at risk. These ordinary men have no impressive credentials or societal power to leverage, yet their presence with Jesus has formed them into people whose courage, humility, and conviction cannot be easily explained away. In a world that teaches us to dominate, control, and manipulate outcomes for our own gain, Jesus invites us into a radically different way: the way of the cross, where we embody a love that costs us something for the good of others. This kind of boldness isn't about being the loudest voice in the room; it's about spiritual honesty, generous attention, and the willingness to love vulnerably without needing to be right or in control. What might happen if we learned to pause when we feel the urge to power up, making room for the Holy Spirit, and becoming a people whose lives shine with the unmistakable light of having been with Jesus?