Monday, June 13, 2022

We must live in Conflict

Event: Peter and John before the Sanhedrin 

 

S - Scripture
Acts 4 v. 1-2 And as they were speaking to the people, the priest and the captain of the temple and the Sadducees came upon them, annoyed because they were teaching the people and proclaiming in Jesus the resurrection from the dead. 

O - Observation
The name of Jesus causes conflict in the world. It's a strange dichotomy, the world, hates what it needs to hear and have the most - Jesus. Jesus knew this when he said in Matthew 10 v. 34, "Do not think that I have come to bring peace on earth; I have not come to bring peace but a sword." The name of Jesus causes conflict with our sinful flesh. Hebrews 4 v. 12, "For the word of God is living and active, sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing to the division of soul and spirit, of joints and marrow, and discerning the thoughts and intentions of the heart."

A - Application
Am I using the word of God? Am I in conflict?

P - Prayer
Jesus, Let me not be afraid to cause conflict by stating your name in the world.   Love Will










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