Many people tend to forget that their greatest struggle is not with people, but against evil. The evil may come from within their sinful nature, the world, or directly from Satan. The apostle Paul made it clear that are cute battle is not between question blood (physical opponents) but against powers, against master spirits who are the world leaders of this present darkness, against the spiritual force of wickedness in the supernatural sphere (Ephesians 6:13).
The Sanhedrin council was blinded to the truth because of their human desires for power. Despite peters, best reasoning and Persuasive speeches he was met with increased hostility as the Pharisees increased in the anger against the apostles.
We need to ask God to help us be strong in Him and in the power of His might by putting on the full armor of God. Do not try to fight the wrong battles or engage in arguments without the sword of the Spirit (the Word of God) while always praying in the Spirit.
The Sanhedrin council failed to realize that their political, religious and social powers were weaker than the power of Christ’s truth and love. The Council could can only ask why their commands have not been obeyed even though apostles had warned them it was better to obey God and than men.
Worldly people usually grow frustrated by the greater authority of God’s truth. The Pharisees saw Peter and the apostles is just another group of rabble-rousers who needed to be beaten and used as an example for the masses. Many people forget that the authority is weak without the moral, biblical and spiritual power fortifying your position. Might without right may nearly repeat its feeble experiences, and failing.
Human power is no match for heavenly power. Peter and the apostles refuse to become intimidated by the worldly forms of power that could not overcome God’s greater authority, strength, and influence.
We must be careful that we do not unconsciously try to undermine someone God-given authority. But we must not become intimidated, scared off or discouraged, by what humans can do to us. Trust the Lord, to help you move ahead by the authority of God‘s word, His spirit and His will.
Moral, spiritual, and biblical authority, gives you overcoming confidence to move ahead in the faith of terrible opposition. Peter and the apostles were without social, political, or religious, standing in their communities, but they were on the right side of truth. The person has a moral authority to do what God directs, nothing can overcome with that individual.
We see today all the immoral thing that are happening. With the increase in wanting to sexualize our children, and decreasing the value of women, along with pushing men out of families, and breaking up of the traditional family.
We need to start trusting the Lord, to help us award, backing down against this fierce opposition. But instead move forward with a full assurance, of our moral, spiritual and biblical authority.we must remember that we are more than a conqueror through Him who loves us.
The apostles knew that the Pharisees were weak, and that they were servants of their own self interests. People who are merely catering to their own political, social, or physical desires, are weak, in comparison, to the servants of God.
The apostles knew that the truth of God is an irresistible force that breaks down all barriers in peoples minds. Even though most of the Pharisees never acknowledge the great power of Christ truth, the spirit convicted their consciences.
We can look at what’s happening today and see the same thing happening. They are convicted by their consciences. And will do everything in their power to shove what’s evil down out throats. Do not underestimate the spiritual ability to destroy every other authority set up against the knowledge of truth.
Truth not only says one free, but it breaks the chains that would seek to limit those who embrace it. We need to trust the Lord to help us, because Ruth, with the confidence that will break down every barrier.
But do not think that you can accomplish anything of eternal worth without the authoritative truth of God. Many people have a misconception, that political, spiritual or educational truth, compiled by the daily opinion poll reveal some important truth they should be acting upon. Even Nicodemus acknowledged Jesus.
“No man can do what you do unless God be with them.” John 3:2
We must remember not to try things independently of God’s authority or truth. Ask God to help you accomplish all this with His authoritative truth.
With God’s help, we can stand up you all the evil of happening in our world today. But we can no longer stay quiet. Our children are not for sale. We have freedom in Jesus’s name.
From Pity to Praise 