The apostles' preaching, teaching, healing, and ministries are met with the opposition of the Jerusalem Council. The council demands that the apostles stop everything they are doing in Jesus' name. But the apostles state the conviction, "We must obey God rather than humans." (Acts 5:29) The apostles bear their punishment at the hands of the council with grace. They rejoice that they bear disgrace because of their commitment to Christ. (Acts 5:41)
The apostles' story causes me to reflect on my experiences. When have I felt slighted, disgraced, opposed, or punished because of my commitment to Christ? How have I responded--with rejoicing or with bitterness?
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