Hey Y’all Been With Jesus

When they saw the courage of Peter and John and realized that they were unschooled, ordinary men, they were astonished and they took note that these men had been with Jesus. — Acts 4:13

If you decided to start your own business, you’d be very careful who you chose to bring on board with you. You would try to surround yourself with the best so that you would look better to the industry and potential clients.

Jesus has a different way of doing things. Jesus overlooked the religiously educated in favor of simple fishermen who had little to no education. Why would Jesus do something like that? For situation like today’s passage. Peter and John did not get the credit in the eyes of the men who were questioning. Jesus did. The men realized that Peter and John were unschooled, ordinary men but they also recognized the way Peter and John spoke with courage and authority.

You can probably tell when you run into somebody from the south by their accent. Some people try to cover up their accent. There are a variety of reasons like they’re embarrassed about it or for career reasons. Sadly some Christians try to do the same. People can tell there something different about you by what you don’t say and don’t do. People will know what that difference is by what you do say and do. Don’t be afraid to let people see that you’ve been with Jesus. Remember to let your y’alls out!

Originally posted January 11, 2010.