What Made Them Bold? 2/2 Wednesday Wisdom

Look at the disciples. Before they received the Holy Spirit they were in bondage. When Christ said, "One of you shall betray Me," they were all doubtful of themselves and said, "Is it I?" They were conscious of their human depravity and helplessness. Peter said, "Though I should die with Thee, yet will I not deny Thee." The others declared the same; yet they all forsook Him and fled. But after the power of God fell upon them in the upper room, they were like lions to meet difficulty. They were bold. What made them so? The purity and power that is by the Spirit. -- Smith Wigglesworth