Don’t you hate it when someone is
either intimidating you or attempting to?
That’s what was happening to Peter and John. The Pharisees were attempting to intimidate
them; but the apostles would have no part of it. They boldly stood their ground and spoke up
for God. But Peter and John had the
attitude that they simply would not be intimidated.
That reminds me of the following
story I read recently. Joseph Laitin,
Assistant Secretary of Defense for Public Affairs under Secretary of Defense
James R. Schlesinger, remembers his former boss: “Defense Secretary Schlesinger
tended to speak his mind, especially when questioned on matters he considered
personal. His prickly manner sometimes
carried into routine dealings with the press, often to his advantage. Once, while the secretary and I sipped coffee
at NBC before the start of the Today
show, I learned that Tom Pettit would be doing the interview. I hastily gave Schlesinger a quick briefing
on what he’d probably be subjected to in front of the camera. Pettit had a habit of bullying his guests for
a good show. ‘Don’t let this guy get
under your skin with outrageous questions,’ I cautioned. ‘Keep cool and get your point across.’ Just then, Pettit walked in, a clipboard
containing his questions tucked under his arm.
As they entered the studio, Schlesinger plucked the board from a
startled Pettit and glanced at it. ‘Pretty
stupid questions, Pettit,’ he said, handing the man back his board. They were on the air 30 seconds later. Pettit was a pussycat.”
✞ Be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might.
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