February 26
(Acts 4:17-18 NIV) “But to stop this thing from spreading any further among the people, we must warn these men to speak no longer to anyone in this name." {18} Then they called them in again and commanded them not to speak or teach at all in the name of Jesus.”
(Acts 4:21a NIV) “After further threats they let them go.”
Effective ministry will generate some resistance. When you insist on publicly giving glory to Jesus Christ, praising and proclaiming His name outside of the church walls, you will meet with resistance. The resistance can come in being shunned. People may avoid you at work. Old friends stop coming around. You don’t receive all the party invitations you used to receive. Or the resistance may take on a more hostile nature. You may be confronted and told in no uncertain terms to shut up about this Jesus stuff. You may even be threatened with bodily harm. This is what happened to Peter and John. But they remained faithful and continued to speak the truth in love. Every believer with an effective ministry will face resistance. Remain faithful! The resistance we face pales in comparison to being beaten beyond recognition and nailed to a cross. Remain faithful and some will be saved. -- Friar Tuck’s Word of the Day
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