2 Samuel 14, 2 Samuel 15: 1-12, Acts 5: 12-42, Psalm 90: 11-17
Acts 5: 38-39 (ESV)
“So in the present case I tell you, keep away from these men
and let them alone, for if this plan or this undertaking is of man, it will
fail; but if it is of God, you will not be able to overthrow them. You might
even be found opposing God!”…”
In verses 38 and 39 from Acts 5, we read about Gamaliel’s response
to the Sanhedrin about what to with Peter and John. Gamaliel’s advice was to let
Peter and John go and wait and see if the teachings of Jesus were really from God,
and if they were from God then there was nothing the Sanhedrin could do to stop
them. Gamaliel then added that if the disciples were from God then stopping
them would be opposing Father-God.
Gamaliel’s advice teaches us that as believers of Jesus Christ,
we should not immediately act when facing opposition. We need to discern
through observation and patience to see if action is needed. If something or
someone is truly from God, then there is nothing we can do to stop what is
happening. We must always seek the guidance of the Holy Spirit for what actions
to take. Gamaliel tells us Father-God is sovereign overall and opposing him
will fail. If we are aligned with God’s purpose and plans, then there is nothing
anyone can do to stop our plans.
If you enjoyed reading my thought about these Bible verses,
find yourself a good Bible-based church where you will learn to hear the voice
of Father-God and align your life with the plans that Father-God has for your
life.
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