Acts 2:14
Then Peter stood up with the Eleven, raised his voice and addressed the crowd: “Fellow Jews and all of you who live in Jerusalem, let me explain this to you; listen carefully to what I say.
There are times when someone has to take a stand.
Situations call for it.
People with opinions and unexplained circumstances taking place, who will make sense of it all?
Peter stands with the 11. The Church leaders rise around him.
1. When you take a stand find the bridge. “Fellow Jews …” Don’t ostracise, but try and bring people to you. Find the connection.
2. When you take a stand understand the difficulties. “Let me explain …” Some situations need a proper explanation. Just because people have crazy ideas, for example they think you are drunk on wine doesn’t mean they do not deserve a response. Never dismiss the criticism. You can win over your critics.
3. When you take a stand, command the stage. “Listen carefully …” What you have to say cannot be missed by distraction. Don’t let other noises crowd out your noise. Let them know this is important to you.
Finally, look who took a stand? It was the denier.
You don’t have to be perfect to take your stand.
You can do it.
Missions Paul 