Acts 5:38-39 (a pharisee Gamaliel speaks to other pharisees concerning the apostles' fate) "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. But if it is from God, you will not be able to stop these men; you will only find yourselves fighting against God."
When God leads in a way that seems improbable, or even impossible, do not lose heart. It's human nature to analyze, criticize, and scrutinize possibilities. The world is full of "nay-sayers"---and it's a fight to not be one myself. We operate in a rational world of possibilities. However, God operates in an irrational, supernatural, world of promises. Take David, for example, who would pick a young musician, with no military experience, and lust to carry on the lineage of the Savior of the world? -No one would, but God did. Not because David deserved it, but because God planned it and promised it. God's purposes are not dependent on our actions (whew)! Does that mean we can do whatever we want and be blessed without consequence. Of course not, scripture doesn't support that at all. Read the whole story of David....sin always leads to death. However, God's plan is unwavering. God's plan came to be despite sin. There are many examples in scripture, countless...Abraham, Sarah, Rahab, Jacob, Joseph, Moses,Peter, Paul,... So stand firm, kneel humbly, and rest safely in the will of God. When you are doing God's work, be assured that God will bring it to completion (no matter what anyone else, or your human mind, tells you).
Acts 5:29 "We must obey God rather than men."
Romans 8:31 "If God is for us, who can be against us?"
God, open my eyes to see your work clearly, to recognize your plan in my life today. May I embrace it boldly with confidence, knowing that your promises are true. Your word never fails.
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