True grit

Testing's often come after God speaks....

Acts 18:8-16 Crispus, the ruler of the synagogue, believed in the Lord, together with his entire household. And many of the Corinthians hearing Paul believed and were baptized. 9 And the Lord said to Paul one night in a vision, “Do not be afraid, but go on speaking and do not be silent, 10 for I am with you, and no one will attack you to harm you, for I have many in this city who are my people.” 11 And he stayed a year and six months, teaching the word of God among them.
12 But when Gallio was proconsul of Achaia, the Jews made a united attack on Paul and brought him before the tribunal, 13 saying," This man is persuading people to worship God contrary to the law.” 14 But when Paul was about to open his mouth, Gallio said to the Jews, “If it were a matter of wrongdoing or vicious crime, O Jews, I would have reason to accept your complaint. 15 But since it is a matter of questions about words and names and your own law, see to it yourselves. I refuse to be a judge of these things.” 16 And he drove them from the tribunal.


Not long after God had spoken to Paul about: not being fearful; not remaining silent in regards to the proclamation of the Word, and, after reassuring him of the many believers He had in the city, He puts Paul's faith to the test.

After Paul set's out to be obedient to the Voice, believing God to be the infallible, inerrant living Logos that He is, God allows Paul to question as to whether or not it was His voice that he had heard. By causing him to face opposition and turmoil, God would waste no time in allowing Paul to doubt Him, and waver in his faith. These are the moments when we find own personal true grit. Grit is defined in the Webster's dictionary as a "firmness of character; indomitable spirit." It is synonymous with resolute.

Thankfully, Paul passes the exam. His firm character and unwavering faith as we read in the text, helps him to get out of the jam he was in, and proves that God will always be faithful to His Word.

So the next time God gives you a directive, expect some opposition, but expect more deliverance, so long as you remain faithful and obedient to His Word.