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CONTINUED from last week

Act 19:28-31 KJVR

(28)  And when they heard these sayings, they were full of wrath, and cried out, saying, Great is Diana of the Ephesians.

(29)  And the whole city was filled with confusion: and having caught Gaius and Aristarchus, men of Macedonia, Paul's companions in travel, they rushed with one accord into the theater.

(30)  And when Paul would have entered in unto the people, the disciples suffered him not.

(31)  And certain of the chief of Asia, which were his friends, sent unto him, desiring him that he would not adventure himself into the theater.

Sometimes Kingdom advancement infuriates wicked people.  This is exactly what happened here.  The crowd was at mob mentality.  They were mad and confused to the point that they drug two of Paul’s companions in for questioning (which was more accusations then questions). 

What does God think about confusion?  1Corinthians 14:33 For God is not the author of confusion, but of peace, as in all churches of the saints.

In times such as these it is best that cooler head prevail.  God doesn’t need supermen who take unnecessary risks.  Paul no doubt was a competitor and at this time was ready to face the mob headlong.  However, his disciples and friends stopped him and cooler head did prevail.

We are all stewards of God’s word and the ministry He has given us.  1Corinthians 4:1-2 Let a man so account of us, as of the ministers of Christ, and stewards of the mysteries of God. Moreover it is required in stewards, that a man be found faithful.

God uses sensible men who do what’s right.  The town clerk did not want this to get to Rome.  So he talked to the crowd and told Demetrius if he had any charges they needed to go to the proper authorities.

Actions speak louder than words and that includes standing firm.  Many times we must silently take our stand for people to see where we are.

When they see our stand the Holy Spirit will open to door of opportunity for to speak boldly for Christ.