If it is of God, you cannot overthrow it . . .

Then one in the council stood up, a Pharisee named Gamaliel, a teacher of the law held in respect by all the people, and commanded them to put the apostles outside for a little while.  And he said to them: “Men of Israel, |take heed to yourselves what you intend to do regarding these men.  For some time ago Theudas rose up, claiming to be somebody. A number of men, about four hundred, joined him. He was slain, and all who obeyed him were scattered and came to nothing. After this man, Judas of Galilee rose up in the days of the census, and drew away many people after him. He also perished, and all who obeyed him were dispersed. And now I say to you, keep away from these men and let them alone; for if this plan or this work is of men, it will come to nothing; but if it is of God, you cannot overthrow it—lest you even be found to fight against God.” (Acts 5:34-39)

The Sanhedrin was angry! They had beaten, jailed, and warned the apostles do cease. The leaders had enough of the "lies" being spread. They wanted action and now!

But for Gamaliel, the wise and respected teacher of the Law, all the apostles may have been slain right there. Yet he gave them examples of previous uprisings where folks claimed to be doing God's will yet they and their plans vanished.

I cannot help but observe the world these days . . . . my personal world and the world in general. What is of God and what is of man (Satan) anyway? Many times it is hard to distinguish. Other times we know for sure, yet our hands are tied. We must at times sit back, pray, be sure we are not in sin, and allow God to work!

You and I cannot act out in anger or selfish motives. We may just be fighting God! Watch and pray . . . .