Then Peter and the other apostles answered and said, We ought to obey God rather than men. — Acts 5:29

Peter and the other apostles said that Jesus was Lord, even though the ruling council in Jerusalem, called the Sanhedrin, told them not to. They knew that Jesus had won against his enemies, who had tried to kill him and end his ministry. The apostles disobeyed the orders of the same people who put Jesus on the cross. Any way you look at it, that’s bravery. How do you do in the battle to “stand up for Jesus”?

 

Thought

Peter and the other apostles said that Jesus was Lord, even though the ruling council in Jerusalem, called the Sanhedrin, told them not to. They knew that Jesus had won against his enemies, who had tried to kill him and end his ministry. The apostles disobeyed the orders of the same people who put Jesus on the cross. Any way you look at it, that’s bravery. How do you do in the battle to “stand up for Jesus”?

 

Prayer

Lord God Almighty, please give me courage through your Spirit. I don’t ever want to change my mind about what I believe or give up my faith in Jesus. In Jesus’ precious name I pray. Amen.