Acts 24: 17 “After an absence of
several years, I came to Jerusalem to bring my people gifts for the
poor and to present offerings. 18 I was
ceremonially clean when they found me in the temple courts doing this.
There was no crowd with me, nor was I involved in any disturbance. 19 But there are some Jews from the province
of Asia, who ought to be here before you and bring charges if they have
anything against me. 20 Or
these who are here should state what crime they found in me when I stood before
the Sanhedrin— 21 unless it
was this one thing I shouted as I stood in their presence: ‘It is concerning
the resurrection of the dead that I am on trial before you today.’”
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After completing the
project with success, I felt a sense of accomplishment. Everything I did in my
power worked well. But there were some who did not like the accomplishment. For
whatever reason, they wanted to tarnish the accomplishment with innuendoes and
conjectures. I felt blamed versus being able to celebrate.
- There have been many times when people tried to rob me of peace.
- There have been many times when people stirred up the crowd, trying to deflect showing their faults.
- There have been many times when people were against me for doing something good.
Paul continues to
explain why he was being blamed. He told the governor how he came into
Jerusalem with peaceful actions to provide for the poor. He then explained how
he knew the Law and observed them by being ceremonially clean. He asked that
his accusers present evidence of wrong doing.
- GOD want me to seek HIS peace daily.
- GOD knows there will be people who will try to steal my peace.
- GOD gives me peace that surpasses all understanding.
Peace is a weapon
that cannot be stolen. I mean, when someone brings me disturbing news or acts devious
towards me, peace is there as a weapon against my foe. When JESUS tells me to “have
peace” HE enables me to use peace in the middle of the storm.
Peace is a choice.
When I realize GOD is in control or the difficult situation, I can then give it
over to HIM, knowing HE has the best outcome. HE is always looking for me to be
doing something better for HIM. The situation is only the catalyst for the next
great adventure HE has for me. I am grateful GOD protects me and gives me
peace.
- Is your peace broken by someone?
- Has someone cause you to worry or doubt?
- Will you use GOD’s peace as a weapon so you can be filled with HIS strength today?
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