#soap # Acts 05 ## Title: Let Them See Over Time ## Scripture: (Acts 5:38-39) “So in this case I say to you, stay away from these men and leave them alone because if this plan or this undertaking originates with people, it will come to nothing, but if it is from God, you will not be able to stop them, or you may even be found fighting against God.” He convinced them,” (NET) ## Observation: The bottom line of the argument in this passage is wait and see what they will do when the “new” wears off. Anyone can get excited about something new and fresh. What you do after something is no longer new says more about the difference it made in your life. As a pastor, I have learned to use the “newness” of salvation as a way to motivate people to develop healthy spiritual habits. This is because I know the “new” will wear off and it will be time to grow. It is then that people will begin to realize that the goodness of God does not fade over time. The book of Lamentations says the mercies of the Lord are new every morning and His faithfulness is great. We can experience the freshness of the Lord every day. This will truly show people how good the Lord is. ## Application: Don’t live on emotion. Live on relationship. ## Prayer: Thank You, Jesus, for being worth following over the course of our lives.