10/13/2026
Last Thursday at Bible Study, our brother Leon S. and sister Alysah M. led us through Acts 8:5-8 and reminded us to BE BOLD.
In this passage, we see Philip traveling to Samaria to proclaim the gospel of Jesus Christ. As the people listened to his message and witnessed the miracles taking place, many were healed and delivered from unclean spirits. Through Philip’s obedience and boldness in sharing the gospel, there was great joy throughout the city.
One of our biggest takeaways from the night was to BE BOLD IN OUR FAITH.
Sometimes, we allow fear, doubt, or our current circumstances to keep us from stepping into what God has called us to do. We may question whether we’re qualified, equipped, or capable of doing certain things, but we were reminded that our authority comes BY FAITH, NOT BY WORKS.
Our confidence should not come from our own abilities or accomplishments, but from who God is and what He has already given us. Just as Philip boldly proclaimed the gospel, we are called to trust God and walk in the authority He has given us through Christ.
We were also reminded of the importance of HAVING JOY IN ALL CIRCUMSTANCES.
Joy is not something that should only exist when everything in our lives is going according to plan. Even in seasons of uncertainty, disappointment, or difficulty, we can still find joy in knowing that God is faithful.
Sometimes, we become so focused on what we don’t have, what hasn’t happened yet, or what we’re still waiting for that we overlook the blessings, opportunities, and gifts God has already placed in front of us.
Instead of allowing what we lack to determine our outlook, we should learn to recognize what God has already provided and trust Him with what is still to come.
BE BOLD. HAVE FAITH. CHOOSE JOY.
So the question we left with was:
What has God already given you that you may be overlooking because you’re focused on what you don’t have?
If you missed it, you can catch the replay on our page. We’d love to see you next week! First time you visit, you’re a guest. Second time, you’re family. ❤️🫶🏾