Angels Open Doors!

Aug. 11, 2014 Monday Message:

Angel of the Lord, to the Apostles: “Go and stand in the Temple, and tell the people all about this new life.” Acts 5:20 GNT

Peter had been preaching in Solomon’s Portico, in the Temple, when in a jealous power struggle, the Sadducees had the Apostles arrested.

But the imprisonment didn’t last long. Overnight, an angel of the Lord opened the door, telling them to once again stand in the Temple and preach the Good News. In other words, don’t quit; go right back and keep doing the thing that got you into trouble.

Telling others the Good News isn’t a mission for only Peter; it isn’t a task for just the Apostles or for church professionals. It’s everyone’s assignment.

I have felt imprisoned and silenced, just like these Apostles, when ministry isn’t working the way I would choose; when we have lost members to backsliding or relapse.

But the Lord’s angel will open new doors for us, and we are to go back out and continue to spread the Good News, to make disciples of all nations.

We’re responsible for the effort. God is responsible for the outcome.

May God’s blessings go with you throughout your day.

Norton Lawellin

Jesus in the City Fellowship (JICF) meets every Sunday at 10:30am in the North end (gym) of the Oliver Ministry Building, 2647 Bloomington Ave., Minneapolis. My family will be vacationing this, so Lead Pastor Michael Pilla will continue our study in Acts.