The movie was just okay, not particularly esteemed by the public or critics; nonetheless, buried within the plot and characters of Benjamin Mee’s “We Bought a Zoo” was a line of dialogue that even the apostle Paul could give two thumbs up: “You know, sometimes all you need is 20 seconds of insane courage. Just literally 20 seconds of just embarrassing bravery. And I promise you, something great will come of it.”

And most of the brothers, having become confident in the Lord by my imprisonment, are much more bold to speak the word without fear.

Philippians 1:14

Facing your fears in sharing the Gospel of Christ can be as terrifying as facing a hungry lion. Without doubt, as you purpose to speak of God’s mercy, the enemy will show up. Fright is an effective gag for silencing your message of hope.

Today, pray for believers across America to be courageous in sharing their faith. The Bible promises that if you will face that beast with just a few seconds of faithful prayer, he will flee the scene and the Spirit will step in. As a bonus, when others see your bravery, they may be encouraged to speak up, too. Next time you feel the heat, take a moment and move from fright into faith. God’s greatest awaits you.

Recommended Reading: Acts 18:1-11