"Crispus, the leader of the synagogue, believed in the Lord with all his household, and many of the Corinthians when they heard were believing and being baptized.  And the Lord said to Paul in the night by a vision, 'Do not be afraid any longer, but go on speaking and do not be silent; for I am with you, and no man will attack you in order to harm you, for I have many people in this city.'  And he settled there a year and six months, teaching the word of God among them."

What would it take for you to learn boldness?

Paul was challenged directly by God.  God spoke in a vision and told Paul not to be afraid.  Why not be afraid?

Because God has more people in the city than you know about.

In other words:  Don't be lonely.  You have friends - you may not know who they are right now.  That is fine.  God has hidden people there.

My favorite verse is 2 Kings 6:16:  Do not fear, for those that are with us are greater than those who are with them.

Church - do not be timid.  Those that are on our side, though we may not see them now, are greater than those that are against.

Be bold!