Scripture Nugget 11.13.2016

“‘And I remembered the word of the Lord, how he had said, “John baptized with water, but you will be baptized with the Holy Spirit.” If then God gave them the same gift that he gave us when we believed in the Lord Jesus Christ, who was I that I could hinder God?’ When they heard this, they were silenced. And they praised God, saying, ‘Then God has given even to the Gentiles the repentance that leads to life.’” Acts 11:16-18

Have you witnessed God moving in another person’s life and either then you or someone else either attempt to or wish God wasn’t moving in that person? In other words, have you ever hindered the move of God in another? Why? Is it because they weren’t “good” enough, or they weren’t as “good” as you; that person couldn’t possibly be “chosen” they aren’t worthy of God’s love. All have the possibility of singing, “I once was lost but now I’m found, blind but now I see,” what is our response? Celebration or denial. Please wrap your head and heart around the fact that none of us is “good” enough on our own merit, but by God’s imparted righteousness we are made righteous, we are made like Christ – bit by bit as we surrender ourselves to the work God desires to do, has done, is doing and will do in each and every-one of us. Praise God from whom all blessings flow for God has given even to sinners the repentance that leads to life! Let’s not hinder the work of God, let’s join in and facilitate the move of God – another Great Awakening is coming………