There is a story in Acts 5 where the Apostles were peaching in the town square. The Jewish leaders wanted to put them to death, but Gamaliel, a respected man said that they should give it some time.
Acts 5: 34 But a Pharisee named Gamaliel, a teacher of the law, who was honored by all the people, stood up in the Sanhedrin and ordered that the men be put outside for a little while. 35 Then he addressed the Sanhedrin: “Men of Israel, consider carefully what you intend to do to these men. 36 Some time ago Theudas appeared, claiming to be somebody, and about four hundred men rallied to him. He was killed, all his followers were dispersed, and it all came to nothing. 37 After him, Judas the Galilean appeared in the days of the census and led a band of people in revolt. He too was killed, and all his followers were scattered. 38 Therefore, in the present case I advise you: Leave these men alone! Let them go! For if their purpose or activity is of human origin, it will fail. 39 But if it is from God, you will not be able to stop these men; you will only find yourselves fighting against God.”
I am going to make a comment on what is going on with the new administration. Like most of you, some of it I like, some of it I don't. Some of it I want to be upset about. A friend reminded me of the above story.
Acts 5: 34 But a Pharisee named Gamaliel, a teacher of the law, who was honored by all the people, stood up in the Sanhedrin and ordered that the men be put outside for a little while. 35 Then he addressed the Sanhedrin: “Men of Israel, consider carefully what you intend to do to these men. 36 Some time ago Theudas appeared, claiming to be somebody, and about four hundred men rallied to him. He was killed, all his followers were dispersed, and it all came to nothing. 37 After him, Judas the Galilean appeared in the days of the census and led a band of people in revolt. He too was killed, and all his followers were scattered. 38 Therefore, in the present case I advise you: Leave these men alone! Let them go! For if their purpose or activity is of human origin, it will fail. 39 But if it is from God, you will not be able to stop these men; you will only find yourselves fighting against God.”
I am going to make a comment on what is going on with the new administration. Like most of you, some of it I like, some of it I don't. Some of it I want to be upset about. A friend reminded me of the above story.
So, I guess I will give it some time and wait and see. If it is a good thing, it will come to light. If it is a bad thing, well that will be evident as well.
Sometimes it is ok to withhold judgment until we see the end result.
It's a beautiful day in God's world, be sure to see the good.
Sometimes it is ok to withhold judgment until we see the end result.
It's a beautiful day in God's world, be sure to see the good.
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I am leading a trip to Italy in November of this year with Pastor Sherri Swanson. There is plenty of room and we would love to have you join!!!
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