However?

 

"And they laid hands on them, and put them in custody 

until the next day, for it was already evening. However, 

many of those who heard the word believed."

Acts 4:3-4

 

When Peter and John walked into the temple precincts one

 day at 3:00 p.m. to join in a time of prayer, they were met by 

one lame man asking alms. Peter replied, “Silver and gold I 

do not have, but what I do have I give you: In the name of

 Jesus Christ of Nazareth, rise up and walk” (Acts 3:6). The 

healing of a lame man occasioned an impromptu sermon, 

but Peter’s message was interrupted when he and John 

were arrested by the temple priests and dragged off to a 

jail cell for the night.

 

But the Bible says, “However…”

 

“However, many of those who heard the word believed.” 

The disciples’ plight and their preaching spread the Gospel

 further than ever, resulting in more people hearing of Jesus.

 

Disruptive moments in our lives are upsetting, and none 

of us likes unwelcome surprises or sudden crises. But the 

Lord watches over His children and He has a purpose in 

every problem and a pathway through every pain.

 

Learn to add the word however to your vocabulary 

and watch to see how God is working.

 

"God will never allow any action against you

 that is not in accord with His will for you."

Jerry Bridges