As I was preparing for Sunday school this week and I read about how Peter, in Acts 4, had so confidently expressed himself before the Sanhedrin, the religious lawyers of the day, it reminded me of a not so famous quote. Stacey King, a center for the Chicago Bulls once said, “I’ll never forget the night Michael Jordan and I combined to score 70 points.” Stick with me here. After Peter’s exquisite rebuttal to the Sanhedrin’s accusation of blasphemy their only response was, “This man has been with Jesus.” Now, what does that really mean, “to have been with Jesus?” I used to claim that one time I hung out with Michael Jordan on his Birthday. Have I been with Jordan? Sure, along with the 40,000 other fans there for the game. So I’ve been with Jordan but he doesn’t know me. The Sanhedrin could see how Peter knew Jesus and how it had changed him. What is even cooler though is that Jesus would say that he knew Peter.
Stacey King’s quote doesn’t share the whole story. That night they combined for 70 points, Jordan scored 69, King scored one. Yes, they did combine for 70 but I don’t think Jordan is going to remember King’s contribution. It is my hope that those around me say that I have been with Jesus. And I am confident that Jesus says he has been (and continues to be) with me.
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