In Acts chapter five, Peter and John are brought before the Sanhedrin because they did not obey the orders given of not preaching in Jesus’ name. People’s lives were changing and the high officials started to worry about all this change and unrest. Peter and John are questioned again, and they still refuse to stop preaching the truth. Just as they are about to be put to death, one man speaks up.
Acts 5:33-39 says, “When they heard this, they were furious and wanted to put them to death. But a Pharisee named Gamaliel, a teacher of the law, who was honored by all the people, stood up in the Sanhedrin and ordered that the men be put outside for a little while. Then he addressed them: "Men of Israel, consider carefully what you intend to do to these men. Some time ago Theudas appeared, claiming to be somebody, and about four hundred men rallied to him. He was killed, all his followers were dispersed, and it all came to nothing. After him, Judas the Galilean appeared in the days of the census and led a band of people in revolt. He too was killed, and all his followers were scattered. Therefore, in the present case I advise you: Leave these men alone! Let them go! For if their purpose or activity is of human origin, it will fail. But if it is from God, you will not be able to stop these men; you will only find yourselves fighting against God."” (NIV)
Gamaliel was one smart man! He knew that anything that comes from God cannot be stopped. He knew that God was all powerful.
Sometimes, it is hard to imagine God’s power. I catch a glimpse of what God’s power may be like in a rushing waterfall. Beavers try to build dams and stop the powerful water, but eventually the water rushes through, the power overcoming it all. Remember, our God is all powerful, and whatever comes from Him cannot be stopped!
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