Acts 5:18
“they arrested the apostles and put them in the public prison.”
The Sadducees are so filled with jealousy that they have to get rid of these gospel preachers. This is the age old clash between Gospel Truth and dead tradition. The new wine cannot be put into old wine skins. HEADS UP! The disciples experience the Presence of God in their lives, preach the gospel boldly and perform many miracles, and still suffer great persecution from the government. They were arrested, beaten, put in jail and suffer slander from their community.
Faith in God
Does not make
Trouble disappear
But makes trouble
Appear less frightening
Faith in God brings the right perspective, as we fear God more than we fear the crowd, circumstance or consequences. Father God, thank You for righteous perspective when I am in the fiery ordeal that grows my trust in You. Help me to identify the trial, and walk with You through the fire, and see it for what it is, in Jesus’ name, Amen.
ACTION: Recognize Jesus next to me in the fire