Saturday,20th June 2026

Alex Buabeng-Korsah 

TOPIC: OPEN YOUR MOUTH 

THEME SCRIPTURE: "For we cannot but speak the things which we have seen and heard." —Acts 4:20

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PREPARATORY QUESTION 

1. What truth about Christ are you reluctant to share because you fear people's reactions?

The apostles faced a choice that every believer eventually faces: obey God or protect their own comfort.

After being threatened by authorities and ordered to stop speaking about Jesus, Peter and John gave a simple response: “For we cannot but speak of what we have seen and heard”(Acts 4:20). They understood that silence was not an option. Christ had transformed their lives, and no amount of pressure could justify keeping that truth to themselves.

Today's pressure is often more subtle. Most believers are not threatened with prison. Instead, they fear embarrassment, rejection, criticism, or being misunderstood. Yet the result is often the same—silence.

The gospel was never intended to be hidden behind fpolite Christianity. Jesus declared, “Whoever is ashamed of me and of my words, of him will the Son of Man be ashamed” (Luke 9:26). Those are sobering words. Christ did not call us to fit into the culture. He called us to faithfully represent Him within it.

Many Christians know enough Scripture to fill notebooks but rarely open their mouths to share Christ. Knowledge without witness becomes spiritual complacency. The goal of learning truth is not merely personal enrichment; but rather faithful obedience.

This does not mean speaking recklessly or forcing conversations. Scripture instructs us to speak “with gentleness and respect” (1 Peter 3:15). But gentleness is not cowardice, and respect is not silence. The gospel can be shared with grace while still being shared with conviction.

The world does not need more believers who blend into the background. It needs men and women who love Christ enough to speak when opportunities arise. The same Spirit who empowered the apostles lives in every believer today. Glory to God! 

Key Takeaway

A faith that never speaks of Christ eventually becomes a faith that grows comfortable without Him at the center.

Beloved, the question is not whether you have a testimony. If Christ has saved you, you do. The question is whether you are willing to tell it.

Someone around you may never enter a church, read a Bible, or listen to a sermon. But they know you. They hear you. They watch you. Do not waste the opportunities God provides. Open your mouth and witness to them.

Remain blessed. 

FURTHER READING: Acts 4:13–20; Luke 9:23–26; 1 Peter 3:15–16; 2 Timothy 1:7–8; Matthew 10:32–33

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QUESTIONS TO HELP YOU MEDITATE ON THE WORD 

1. What fears most often silence your witness?

2. Have you confused wisdom with avoidance?

3. Who needs to hear your testimony or the gospel message?

4. How can you prepare yourself to speak boldly and graciously about Christ?

 

PRAYER 

Lord Jesus, forgive me for the times I have remained silent out of fear or self-interest. Fill me with courage that comes from trusting You more than I fear people. Give me wisdom to recognize opportunities, compassion to engage others, and boldness to speak the truth in love. Let my words reflect Your grace and my life reflect Your character. Make me a faithful witness who is unashamed of the gospel. In Jesus' precious name, Amen.

One-Year Bible ReadingPlan

Ecclesiastes 7, Psalm 142