Acts 4:23-31 Being Filled With The Spirit, Followers Speak With Boldness Against the Kings of the Earth

 When they had been released, they went to their own companions and reported all that the chief priests and the elders had said to them. And when they heard this, they lifted their voices to God with one accord and said, “O Lord, it is You who made the heaven and the earth and the sea, and all that is in them,  who by the Holy Spirit, through the mouth of our father David Your servant, said,

‘Why did the Gentiles rage,
And the peoples devise futile things?
 ‘The kings of the earth took their stand,
And the rulers were gathered together
Against the Lord and against His Christ.’

 For truly in this city there were gathered together against Your holy servant Jesus, whom You anointed, both Herod and Pontius Pilate, along with the Gentiles and the peoples of Israel,  to do whatever Your hand and Your purpose predestined to occur.  And now, Lord, take note of their threats, and grant that Your bond-servants may speak Your word with all confidence,  while You extend Your hand to heal, and signs and wonders take place through the name of Your holy servant Jesus.”  And when they had prayed, the place where they had gathered together was shaken, and they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak the word of God with boldness.

If the gentiles and the Israelite s had the gall to hand Jesus over to be crucified, you can be sure to were pleased with His death.  But Jesus raised from the dead and disciples were filled with the Holy Spirit speaking as the Spirit gave utterances.  Jesus was no ordinary king, He is God.  Be wary of setting your face against Him, because He is judge over every creature.

Daily Prayer:  Lord, I am relieved that I have not set my face against You, but instead received You as my Savior.  This is still possible for those whose sins remain.  All they must do is believe in who You are and what You have done and their sins will be forgiven and you will not be an enemy but an advocate in life.  Open their eyes and ears I pray.  In Jesus name Amen.