Listen To And Obey God

Scripture: 27 When they brought them before the council, the high priest demanded an explanation, 28 saying, “Did not we strictly warn you that you were to never again teach in this name? But instead you have now filled all of Jerusalem with this doctrine and are committed to holding us responsible for this man’s death!” 29 Peter and the apostles replied, “We must listen to and obey God more than pleasing religious leaders. 30 You had Jesus arrested and killed by crucifixion, but the God of our forefathers has raised him up. 31 He’s the one God has exalted and seated at his right hand as our Savior and Champion. He is the provider of grace as the Redeemer of Israel. 32 We are witnesses of these things, and so is the Holy Spirit, whom God freely gives to all who believe in him. (Acts 5:27-32 The Passion) The Jewish leaders were again insisting that Peter and the apostles stop preaching and teaching about the risen Savior. And Peter and the apostles kept insisting that they would certainly listen to and obey God. They were not interested in pleasing the religious leaders in order to save their own lives. They knew who they were serving and were confident that they must continue to tell many more about Him.

42 And nothing stopped them! The kept preaching every day in the temple courts and went from house to house, preaching the gospel of Jesus, God’s Anointed One! (Acts 5:42 The Passion) Father, I truly want to listen to you and to obey. You alone are the One with the words that guide and help me to live my life for You. Thank You! AMEN May You, my God, be pleased with every sweet thought I have about You, for You are the source of my joy and gladness. I will sing my song of praise all the days of my life! Psalm 104
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