Astonished For God's Glory
In Acts chapter 13 Saul (called Paul from here forth in Acts) and Barnabas are met with a sorcerer on their way to declare the message of the gospel to Sergius Paulus, a deptuy who desired their instruction.
This is a simple account of God using something sent to derail His plans and turning it around, with the use of justice mind you, to bring His glory. Paul was on his way to deliver a message and this man came in the way of that ministry. God gave him clear words to speak concerning this man's plight (blindness for a season) and it was done just as was spoken.
The result? Sergius Paulus "believed, being astonished..."
There are many times in the Paul's life alone that we see opposition that tries to keep him from doing the work God has given him to do. He never quits, but rather trust that God will come through and do what is most beneficial for His kingdom.
How many times in our lives have we been kept from doing something we know God has called us to only because we see no way for God to work on His behalf to bring down the opposition? Let's trust Him today to break down the barriers and open the eyes of those who need to see Him. Who knows who you and I will astonish today for His glory?!
posted by Mildred at 7:49 AM
2 Comments:
How many times have we allowed ourselves to be dissuaded from doing God's work, by that opposition? Is God testing our resolve by allowing the opposition to present itself?
2:03 PM
I agree with you, especially in light of the life of Job. God will allow things in our lives not only to test our resolve, but also to prove the character He's placed in our lives. He is in the business of showing the world, and the enemy that He is faithful and good.
9:03 PM
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