Daily life with Jesus by Grahame Howard: No one can ever stop Jesus

Saturday 21 January 2023

No one can ever stop Jesus

"Having disarmed principalities and powers, He made a public spectacle of them triumphing over them in it." Colossians 2:15 NKJV

People may try to stop Jesus being preached; they may try to re-write the bible or twist the truth but, Jesus Christ is Lord of all, He is in charge and whatever happens, He will triumph in the end. Let us look at the account of Peter and John in Acts 5:12-42 (It would help to read this to help you have a good insight).

Peter and John trusted Jesus and even though they had previously been arrested for preaching about the Lord and were forbidden to speak about Jesus anymore, it didn't stop them and, they were arrested once more and put into prison to answer to the Sanhedrin v17-18.

However, as they sat in their dungeon with a heavy guard outside, an angel of the Lord came and set them free, telling them to go back to the temple and preach once again.

When the officers went to take their prisoners to the council the next day, they discovered they had gone, even though the doors were still locked and the guards were outside. They couldn't work out how this had happened. Then one of the high priests told them they had been seen preaching once again in the temple. They had Peter and John brought back to them and began questioning them again. However, not once did they ask how they had escaped. Perhaps they wanted to avoid the truth.

Gamaliel, a respected Pharisee stood up and advised that if all of this wasn't of God, it would soon fizzle out. But, if it was, they would not be able to prevent it as it would be like fighting with God. The council agreed and let them go v38-40.

Looking at this account, we can see how God has a sense of humour as, they could not work out how this had all happened. It was like a comedy scene. As our text today reads, He was making a spectacle of them. They were not able to take on the supernatural. A locked door will never stop the power of the Holy Spirit, He opens and shuts them to His liking. People may try and fight against you, but they're fighting against God and He, is your Champion and will always fight on your behalf.

You may have struggles today but, be encouraged, God is on your side if you have put Him in the driving seat. Don't be intimidated; stand strong and tall in Jesus. He knows your struggles and if you need it, He will come and set you free as He did Peter and John.

With God on your side, you can't lose. You're a winner and He is your Champion.