March 1, 2026

Remarkably, over 500 eyewitnesses to the resurrected Jesus gathered in Jerusalem after traveling from the Mount of Olives—a Sabbath day's journey of two thousand cubits. The early church faced a crucial decision: replacing Judas among the apostles. Through prayer and casting lots, they selected Matthias, trusting God's sovereignty even in what appeared to be chance.

Here's something worth considering: what fears—social judgment, cultural pressure, or something else—keep you from openly sharing your faith today?

The transformation was dramatic. These same disciples who once hid in fear became bold witnesses, praising God publicly in the temple. (Their forty days with the risen Christ changed everything.) They understood that waiting for the Holy Spirit wasn't passive idleness but active preparation through prayer an ...