Keep Preaching Through Resistance
Scripture
But the apostles stayed there a long time, preaching boldly about the grace of the Lord. And the Lord proved their message was true by giving them power to do miraculous signs and wonders. - Acts 14:3 NLT
Devotional
Paul and Barnabas faced opposition while preaching the gospel. People tried to poison minds against them, stir division, and stop the work of God. Yet they stayed and continued speaking boldly about the grace of the Lord.
Resistance does not always mean you are outside the will of God. Sometimes resistance shows up because you are exactly where God wants you to be.
When you begin pursuing God more seriously, distraction often increases. You decide to pray, and your mind wanders. You commit to reading Scripture, and interruptions multiply. You take a step of obedience, and discouragement hits hard.
Do not mistake resistance for failure. It may be a defining moment.
God can strengthen you to keep going, keep believing, keep praying, keep serving, and keep standing even when distractions rise around you.
Reflection
But the apostles stayed there a long time, preaching boldly about the grace of the Lord. And the Lord proved their message was true by giving them power to do miraculous signs and wonders. - Acts 14:3 NLT
Devotional
Paul and Barnabas faced opposition while preaching the gospel. People tried to poison minds against them, stir division, and stop the work of God. Yet they stayed and continued speaking boldly about the grace of the Lord.
Resistance does not always mean you are outside the will of God. Sometimes resistance shows up because you are exactly where God wants you to be.
When you begin pursuing God more seriously, distraction often increases. You decide to pray, and your mind wanders. You commit to reading Scripture, and interruptions multiply. You take a step of obedience, and discouragement hits hard.
Do not mistake resistance for failure. It may be a defining moment.
God can strengthen you to keep going, keep believing, keep praying, keep serving, and keep standing even when distractions rise around you.
Reflection
- Where have you experienced resistance after trying to obey God?
- Have you interpreted that resistance as failure?
- What would it look like to remain faithful anyway?