The fog horn sounded incessantly, providing a signal for safe harbour. By evening, the sound faded into white noise. Then, in an instant, the sun broke through and the status quo changed.
Similarly, when the believers prayed for boldness the status quo changed. The Holy Spirit was delivered from the Heavenly Father in response to the disciples request to continue to “speak your word with all boldness”.
The disciples had all been recipients of Jesus’ healing touch, some through signs and wonders (i.e. Mary Magdalene). They requested that the Father’s touch would continue to others through the powerful name of His Son, Jesus Christ the Lord.
In a moment, those who were uneducated began to lead the entire Roman world to the Father through the Savior’s transformative presence spoken into their lives.
The comforter (aka Holy Spirit) guides us into all truth. We can experience change but do we desire boldness?- Teresa#HolySpiritcome
Acts 4:23-31 (ESV)
The Believers Pray for Boldness
23 When they were released, they went to their friends and reported what the chief priests and the elders had said to them. 24 And when they heard it, they lifted their voices together to God and said, “Sovereign Lord, who made the heaven and the earth and the sea and everything in them, 25 who through the mouth of our father David, your servant,[d] said by the Holy Spirit,
“‘Why did the Gentiles rage,
and the peoples plot in vain?
26 The kings of the earth set themselves,
and the rulers were gathered together,
against the Lord and against his Anointed’[e]—
27 for truly in this city there were gathered together against your holy servant Jesus, whom you anointed, both Herod and Pontius Pilate, along with the Gentiles and the peoples of Israel, 28 to do whatever your hand and your plan had predestined to take place. 29 And now, Lord, look upon their threats and grant to your servants to continue to speak your word with all boldness, 30 while you stretch out your hand to heal, and signs and wonders are performed through the name of your holy servant Jesus.” 31 And when they had prayed, the place in which they were gathered together was shaken, and they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and continued to speak the word of God with boldness.
Reconnection 
Acting upon the promptings of the Holy Spirit is key to understanding and knowing our Heavenly Father and His Son, our Savior, Jesus Christ. This is something was raised to understand and have enjoyed the fruits of a lot more frequently as I’ve grown older. It is how I am able to lead, guide and protect my family and keep them on the straight and narrow path back to our Father in Heaven . 😊😇
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Listening to the promptings of the Holy Spirit is our Heavenly Father whispering to us things we need to know, answers to prayers and how we can render service to His children and show our love for Him and his Son our Savior Jesus Christ. I have been taught this all my life and to act on these promptings to help further the plan of our Heavenly Father by helping our brothers and sisters stay on the straight and narrow path of salvation back to him through our Savior. I have had to in my adult life come to rely more and more on these promptings to lead and guide my family and serve Heavenly Father and His Son. 😊😇
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Thank you! Such are times when the HS prompting brings us to a place of greater effectiveness for His kingdom. How we rely on Him.
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