Herald of maranatha:
Daily Fresh From God
Topic: Evangelism contrary to the law (Apostolic Revival)
Acts 18:12-13 KJV
And when Gallio was the deputy of Achaia, the Jews made insurrection with one accord against Paul, and brought him to the judgment seat, [13] Saying, This fellow persuadeth men to worship God contrary to the law.
The scripture warns us to be subject to authorities and the laws of the land.
"Titus 3:1 KJV
Put them in mind to be subject to principalities and powers, to obey magistrates, to be ready to every good work,"
The Lord Jesus commands us to preach the gospel to the uttermost part of the earth.
"Acts 1:8 KJV
But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judaea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth."
But what's meant to be done when the laws of the land contradicts the laws of God?
We go back to God, He answered all our questions already in His word. We are a generation of wise Christians who doesn't want to face persecution, so we often obey the laws of the land contrary to the word of God.
We are rather to follow God's will, the Apostles were never intimidated by the contrary laws of the land. They asked the authorities a sensitive question
"Acts 4:18-20 KJV
And they called them, and commanded them not to speak at all nor teach in the name of Jesus. [19] But Peter and John answered and said unto them, Whether it be right in the sight of God to hearken unto you more than unto God, judge ye. [20] For we cannot but speak the things which we have seen and heard."
No wonder the Apostles witnessed with power, they were willing to die for the cause of the gospel, what about you and I?
The three Hebrew children had their share of it.
"Daniel 3:16,18 KJV
Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-nego, answered and said to the king, O Nebuchadnezzar, we are not careful to answer thee in this matter. [18] But if not, be it known unto thee, O king, that we will not serve thy gods, nor worship the golden image which thou hast set up."
God is still God, may we be bold to declare Jesus everywhere and anywhere.
The wisdom of God can make difference when the law of the land opposes the laws of God.
Prayers: Lord Jesus, help me to be able to take a stand for you. Every Christian suffering persecution are comforted in Jesus name.
"Those who made impact in life and ministry were those who never wavered at oppositions, they had a stubborn focus on God"(Omoloye A A)
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