Acts 5:18-42     vs. 29 “We must obey God rather than people

^{vs. 40}The council took his advice. They called the apostles, beat them, ordered them not to speak about the one named Jesus, and let them go. ⁴¹The apostles left the council room. They were happy to have been considered worthy to suffer dishonor for speaking about Jesus. ⁴²Every day in the temple courtyard and from house to house, they refused to stop teaching and telling the Good News that Jesus is the Messiah.

         I have read this many time and heard it said/read from many pulpits, I struggled to be happy in the storms of this life failing in each and everyone. I failed because 1- I was trying in my own strength and 2- i was looking at this all wrong... it is not the storm that makes me happy it is that I am counted worthy. I am not sure that I fully grasp this truth but it does feel more joyful at this time the trial has not changed but my heart is glade for I know Who I believe in and I know He has a plan for me...