“We must obey God rather than men.” Acts 5:29
Many people today obey man rather than God for different reasons- power, quick results, political correctness in the name of tolerance, money, popularity, convenience, selfishness, etc. The apostles were different. Even in the face of death, arrest, or jail, they stood their ground. “We must obey God rather than men!” Where did they get their courage and strength?
They knew Jesus, they were witnesses, and they had the helper Jesus sent, the Holy Spirit. Sometimes people think it is easier to follow the ways of the world. An unwanted child in the womb? Get rid of it. A tax problem? Give grease money. Caught in a dilemma? Lie. Lie. Lie. Follow the path of least resistance. It is not easy to obey God’s laws. But that is only when God is out of the equation.
God is bigger than our problems, our struggles, any trial facing us. Jesus promises us in John 16:33, “In the world you will have trouble, but take courage. I have conquered the world.”
I confess that I can get anxious about even the most absurd things. Then I stop short and go back to God’s promises and I can relax when I obey Him. “Be thankful in all circumstances, for this is God's will for you who belong to Christ Jesus.” (1 Thess. 5:18) “Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.” (Phil. 4:6) “With God all things are possible.” (Matthew 19:26).
Like the Apostles, we can know Jesus by delving into the Bible, talking to Him, listening to Him, and following His wise ways. And with the Holy Spirit, we can be victorious and obey Him rather than men.
If you know someone who is sick, or if you yourself need healing, you can listen to healing verses from the Bible. I made a compilation years ago. Sorry, the audio is not very good but one can read along. In Proverbs 4:20-22 says:
“My son, pay attention to what I say;
turn your ear to my words.
Do not let them out of your sight,
keep them within your heart;
for they are life to those who find them
and health to one’s whole body.”
Indeed the Word of God is medicine to our body! Listen here:
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