Believed

"Howbeit many of them which heard the word believed; and the number of the men was about five thousand" (‭Acts‬ ‭4‬:‭4‬ KJV). The devil does not like to see or hear the sound of revival cry out from the hearts of believers. The enemy will use everything he can to distract others from hearing the Truth. However, that won't stop a Spirit filled man or woman from preaching and teaching Jesus Christ and Him crucified. The moment persecution falls upon the born again child of God, the Holy Spirit arises in a powerful way and there is no quenching that fire. Man has tried to put the fire out, only to find themselves fighting against God. "But if it be of God, ye cannot overthrow it; lest haply ye be found even to fight against God" (‭Acts‬ ‭5‬:‭39‬ KJV). Man cannot stop a praying man or woman who knows the King of Glory. The Lord is among those who trust in Him, those who have decided to take up the call of Christ in their lives. We serve Almighty God. He sets a standard up when the devil comes in like a flood, trying to drown you and I in this world. When we take the message of Christ Jesus to heart and allow Christ to really move us forward, then the Holy Spirit will fill us and use us for His will. Some will accept the Message and the Spirit of God will pierce their hearts, and others will reject it because the message of Christ crucified is foolishness to those who are perishing with unbelief. Just remember, it's all done through the Holy Spirit. God bless you. Amen