DAY 8 Outline – THE BELIEVER‟S BOLDNESS – 21-Days, 2026 FIRST-FRUIT Prayers and Fasting

WATCHMAN CATHOLIC CHARISMATIC RENEWAL MOVEMENT 21 Days FIRST FRUIT FASTING FELLOWSHIP 2026 (Premium Edition) (Day 8)

• Theme: REAPING IN RIGHTEOUSNESS AND DIVINE REMEMBERANCE
• Texts: Gen. 8:22; Hos. 10:12; Jn. 4:35-38; Gal.6:7
• Topic: THE BELIEVER‟S BOLDNESS
• Subtexts: Pro.28:1; Rom.8:1; 2Tim.1:7

  We  are  in  a competitive  world  where  the  strong  tramples  the  weak,  the  wise undo the less knowledgeable, the established blocks the way of the expectant. It is the battle arena where the feeble and fearful stands no chance of survival. So the occultist deploys demons to oppress his neighbours at the place of residence or work (Acts 8:8-13). The believer must note that meekness and humility as required by the faith does not have anything to do with shyness or timidity: for the righteous is bold (Pro.28:1; 2Tim.1:7). We  shall  define  boldness,  and  discuss  the  characteristics  of  the  bold  and  its benefits and acquisition. What is Boldness? Simply speaking, it is the quality of being strongly assertive. It can be godly or ungodly. The ungodly variety is that kind of boldness that is arrogant ie based on undue feeling of importance or lack of respect for others (cons. 1Sam.25:1- 13; Matt.25:24-30). The godly variety is a Spirit empowered courage that enables a believer to speak and act fearless for God. It is a gift from the Holy Spirit that does not diminish and needs replenishment (Acts 4:29-31). It adorned the ministry of the early Christians (Mk.16:20; Acts 4:13, 31; 2Cor.7:4; Phil.1:20). Godly boldness is rooted in right standing with God and confidence in His faithfulness (and never on self-strength).  The forgiveness received allows the believer to approach God‟s throne to acquire the needed and live without fear (Heb.4:16; Eph.6:20). What are the Characteristics of Bold Believers?

1. They are grounded in righteousness: so they are honest, confident and brave (Pro.28:1).
2. They stand for what they believe in (Acts 4:31, 6:8-15, 7:54-60).
3. iii. They are not defeated by an appearance or experience of failure (Pro.24:16).
4. They always lean on God and so habitually stay in the presence of the Most High (Matt.27:50-51; Heb.4:16; 10:19-22).

How can One Build or Boost boldness? Having explained that it is a gift of the Holy Spirit that enables the believer to speak and act fearlessly for God, one must get to the Source.

1. Holy Ghost baptism equips the saint with the grace (Acts 2:1-7; 4:31). ii. Prayer for the grace boosts it (Acts 4:29-31).
2. iii. There must be the element of personal decision to act for God in order to make the request, for usually the grace is not given to one that is not interested. (Matt.7:6; Acts 4:29-30; 17:6).

A modest consideration of the goodness of God towards one in saving him from  sin  and  the  consequences vis-a  vis  the  eternal  damnation  awaiting  the unsaved (including loved ones, relatives, etc) should make a believer seek the gift,  so  as  to  engage  in  evangelism  (1Cor.9:16;  Rom.1:16)  and  stand  for  the truth at all times (Ps. 15:1; Matt. 10:37) The  night  is  far  spent,  and  the  coming  of  the  Master  is  at  hand  (Rom.13:12- 14). The  disciples  in the  early  church  suffered  horrible persecutions and yet continued to preach, what reason shall we proffer for our redundancy? If  you  are  not  living in  sin, what  then  is  intimidating  you  (Pro.28:1;  Rom.8:1; 2Tim.1:7)? Let us rise up to pray.