PB Devotion

But if it is from God, you will not be able to stop these men; you will only find yourselves fighting against God.
Acts 5:39

The church faced trouble from within and without. As it grew in numbers and in ministry, there was jealousy from the religious rulers and teachers. It was hard to ignore what was happening, especially when the disciples were jailed one day and then they were found outside prison the next day, telling more people about new life in Jesus. The disciples knew they were released by an angel of the Lord and told to share the story of Jesus in the temple courts. But this commitment made the religious leaders angry.

A well-respected leader named Gamaliel stood up and spoke some words of caution and wisdom. There had been other groups that attracted a following, but over time, none of them amounted to anything. Gamaliel could see that if this new movement had no real foundation, it would fail. But if it came from God, there was no point in trying to fight God.

Gamaliel’s argument has prevailed. Today, 2,000 plus years later, it’s clear that the church is from God!

Be the church!!!

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