At some point, you must decide who you are and how you will live. Many people will try to shape your actions to reflect their own values. How will you respond when your mission conflicts with those in authority?
Peter and the other apostles faced this conflict in Acts 5. Before ascending to heaven, Jesus Christ gave His followers this mandate in Matthew 28:19–20 (NLT): “Therefore, go and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit. Teach these new disciples to obey all the commands I have given you. And be sure of this: I am with you always, even to the end of the age.” Taking His command seriously, they preached the gospel. Their preaching angered the high priest and others, who had them arrested and jailed and ordered them to stop sharing the message.
How did they respond? But Peter and the apostles replied, “We must obey God rather than any human authority.” (Acts 5:29, NLT). Their answer remains true today: God desires obedience—willing submission to His authority, not grudging compliance. When others pressure us to stay silent, we must make the same choice: obey God rather than people. From North Africa through the Middle East to South and East Asia, people need to hear the gospel of Jesus Christ. We must not let anyone persuade us to stop sharing it!
Thought for Today: Friend, seek to obey God.
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