Tag: 1st Samuel 15:22
Obey God, not Men!
Scripture reading for May 11th: Acts 5
Key Scriptures for over-comers: Acts 5:29-32 “Peter and the other apostles replied: “We must obey God rather than men! The God of our fathers raised Jesus from the dead–whom you had killed by hanging Him on a tree. God exalted Him to His own right hand as Prince and Savior that He might give repentance and forgiveness of sins to Israel. We are witnesses of these things, and so is the Holy Spirit, whom God has given to those who obey Him.””
The leaders of the Jews and the High Priest tried to get the Apostles not to preach in the Name of Jesus. They were really jealous of the crowds, the healings and miracles, and the number of people following the Apostles. The Apostles wisely responded that they must obey God first, and not be influenced by the opposing demands of these men. They had received the Holy Spirit because they obeyed Jesus and received power to be bold witnesses! Even in this polite refusal, they preached the Gospel message of Jesus death and resurrection for the purpose of giving opportunity for repentance and forgiveness of sins to Israel. They showed the power and boldness of the Holy Spirit as they fearlessly declared the message of salvation!
Observations for over-comers: Because we love God, over-comers will always obey Him and preach the Gospel to all men. No threat or command to stop can be heeded when God has commanded His word to be spoken! “But Samuel replied: “Does the Lord delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices as much as in obeying the voice of the Lord? To obey is better than sacrifice, and to heed is better than the fat of rams.” ” (1st Samuel 15:22)