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Today is Tuesday November 10, 2009 and we are continuing our studies in the book of Acts, please read chapters

4-6 in your Bible or Click Here to read them http://www.readytofollow.com/bible-november-10

Today's Message: Speak Freely
What happened to our rights to speak freely about our Savior, Jesus Christ? The truth is this, we have no rights, we have always been told that we are not allowed to speak of or about the truth about Jesus. However, we can rejoice in that fact because we are saved children of the one and only Living God.

It boggles my mind that in America we are known as the land of the free, in fact it is in our constitution that we have a right to think and speak freely about it yet that is not the case for Christian's. For example a person can talk about God freely as many people do believe in God, however the second a person mentions the name Jesus they are stopped in their tracks and told to stop. Our schools, government, businesses, and even communities are told they are not allowed to speak about Jesus as to not offend others.

To prove this, after three thousand people were saved on the day of Pentecost and thousands witnessed the miracles that were being performed by Peter and John through the Spirit of God, all the chief priests and rulers gathered together over what they had heard and saw, including many miracles in themselves, to figure out how they can stop the apostles from telling more people about Jesus. “And as they spake unto the people, the priests, and the captain of the temple, and the Sadducees, came upon them, Being grieved that they taught the people, and preached through Jesus the resurrection from the dead. And they laid hands on them, and put them in hold unto the next day: for it was now eventide.........“Then Peter, filled with the Holy Ghost, said unto them, Ye rulers of the people, and elders of Israel, If we this day be examined of the good deed done to the impotent man, by what means he is made whole; Be it known unto you all, and to all the people of Israel, that by the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, whom ye crucified, whom God raised from the dead, even by him doth this man stand here before you whole. This is the stone which was set at nought of you builders, which is become the head of the corner. Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is none other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved.” - Acts 4:1-3,8-12. Peter and John were arrested for teaching the people the truth about Jesus, how He resurrected from the dead after they crucified Him and killed Him and how they can be saved. These people know that Jesus is as real and true as they are and they are scared and mortified about that. So, they think if they pressured Peter and John into keeping their mouths shut than no one will find out that they have been deceived by these so called men of God. No one ever doubts that Jesus existed, it's His power that scares them. They know where they are going. But you know what the amazing thing is? Jesus gives them a chance too to change that situation.

Their threats did not stop Peter and John from preaching the Gospel, in fact the more they got persecuted the more eager they were to tell more people. “Then came one and told them, saying, Behold, the men whom ye put in prison are standing in the temple, and teaching the people. Then went the captain with the officers, and brought them without violence: for they feared the people, lest they should have been stoned. And when they had brought them, they set them before the council: and the high priest asked them, Saying, Did not we straitly command you that ye should not teach in this name? and, behold, ye have filled Jerusalem with your doctrine, and intend to bring this man's blood upon us. Then Peter and the other apostles answered and said, We ought to obey God rather than men..........And they departed from the presence of the council, rejoicing that they were counted worthy to suffer shame for his name. And daily in the temple, and in every house, they ceased not to teach and preach Jesus Christ.” - Acts 5:25-29, 41,42. An amazing thing happens when we truly believe that Jesus is our Savior. We stop at nothing to tell of how He changed our lives, no matter how many people try to stop us, we count it as a blessing from God knowing that we are pleasing Him and taking a stand for Him. Each year that goes by Jesus is getting less and less recognition as our Savior and being replaced by santa and bunnies more and more. Christian's have been persecuted and died for telling the truth more then any criminal act has been made, and this happens all over the world. However, we rejoice knowing that Jesus is with us and our suffering is a result of that. We keep going in the name of Jesus because we know that one day we will no longer have to suffer any pain or persecution for believing in our Savior. We rejoice in the fact that we are saved children of a Living God, who is none other than Christ Jesus. Praise God!

Today's Prayer:

Dear God,
Lord, spiritual blessings come from You in the midst of satan’s attacks and because of this essential truth we know that if You are for us, who can be against us! There is no formidable foe that cannot be conquered as the power of Your Holy Spirit enables us to remain faithful and ever growing in our devotion to You. Remind us that as we share in Your sufferings we also share in Your glory. In all areas of trouble, hardship, persecution, famine, and danger we are more than conquerors through You who loves us abundantly. Neither death nor life, will be able to separate us from Your love that has been revealed to us through Your beloved Son, Jesus Christ. We rejoice with our family of believers and we thank You for the paths of abundance You lay out before us as we walk hand in hand with You who helps us in all things. In Jesus' name..........Amen.

Have a wonderful and blessed day/night
God Bless You,
Christina

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