84 DAYS OF SOARING | DAYS
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SERMONS | 1 - The Power To Soar
84 Days Of Soaring
WEEK FIVE – BREAKTHROUGHS
DAY 31 – Handling Criticism
Where To Start
Read Acts 11:1-10 and then watch the DAY THIRTY-ONE video.
The apostles and the believers throughout Judea heard that the Gentiles also had received the word of God.
DEVOTIONAL
WEEK 5 – BREAKTHROUGHS
DAY THIRTY-ONE
Love is patient. Many people prefer and even love old wineskins when new wine is being poured.
The believers criticized Peter, even though he was being faithful and lives were being changed. Because Peter was honest and humble, they listened to him.
Long-term Christians are sometimes the most reluctant and even harsh when God does something new.
Do not be stuck, grumpy, or negative when the Lord is moving, just because it does not fit your preferences or expectations. If you are the one on the receiving side of the comments, be prayerful. Tell the story and share the fruit of the initiative. Stand firm in God’s word and stay faithful despite the reactions.
Hope will be criticized. You cannot stop that from happening, but do not take it too personally. Keep in step with the Spirit and those who have ears to hear will join you in this good work.
Just Choose Hope
HOPE POINT
Do not be rattled when people criticize the good things that God is doing.
REFLECTION QUESTIONS
Why are the believers reluctant to embrace Gentiles?
How does Peter respond to the negativity?
What are you doing for Jesus that is perceived as radical?
PRAYER
God, thank You for calling us to do ministry in such a way that we have to overcome obstacles. We want new wine more than old wineskins. Please help us to explain what You are doing with clarity and compassion. We live for You, Jesus. Amen.
