Acts 6:10, "And they were not able to resist the wisdom and the spirit by which he spake."
The Lord fulfilled his promise in giving the disciples the power of the Spirit and the wisdom to declare the gospel. Their enemies could not stop them from preaching, nor could they defend themselves against the plain preaching of God's word.
Jesus told his disciples ahead of time that they would be persecuted by the world. This persecution came from religious people and also from the world government. He told them all of this so that they would not be stumbled with the persecution came. John 16:1-3.
Heavenly Father, thank you for letting us know ahead of time that being a Christian in this fallen world will bring persecution from unbelievers and religious people. Grant your people the grace they need to endure afflictions, and to overcome in the power of the Holy Spirit. Help us to deny ourselves, take up our cross, and follow Jesus. Lord, I know you are with us in the furnace of affliction. You will never leave us or forsake us. In Jesus name. Amen.
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