The Council (Sanhedrin) members were, of course, intending to kill Peter and John for speaking boldly of Jesus, the Prince and Savior, and the need for repentance. A Pharisee, a teacher of the Law named Gamaliel, respected by all, had a thing or two to say about such intentions:
"Men of Israel, take care what you propose to do with these men. For some time ago Theudas rose up, claiming to be somebody; and a group of about four hundred men joined up with him. And he was slain; and all who followed him were dispersed and came to nothing. After this man Judas of Galilee rose up in the days of the census, and drew away some people after him, he too perished, and all those who followed him were scattered. And so in the present case, I say to you, stay away from these men and let them alone, for if this plan or action should be of men, it will be overthrown; but if it is of God, you will not be able to overthrow them; or else you may be found fighting against God." And they took his advice..." (Acts 5:33-40 NASB)
I love the simplicity of this answer. Battles are being fought all over the world. What an honor it is to step into the "Battle for the Balkans" for a time. I love the assurance that comes with that step: those who oppose the work for the Kingdom being done over there are not opposing the workers--they are opposing God. Good luck with that!
My God can beat up your god.
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