BUT they could not stand (Acts 6:10)

BUT they could not stand up against the wisdom

 the Spirit gave him as he spoke.

Acts 6:10
Can you imagine what it would be like if no one could stand against the words you spoke?  If you read more of this story you will find that even after people began gossiping about Stephen he remained strong to the point that people said that when they looked into his face it was like a face of an angel. WOW
Are you struggling with your words?
Spend time with God, beg Him for wisdom and then only speak what you know God would have you speak. BUT stay strong and close to God and remember
what He thinks of you is all that really matters.

BUT my life is worth nothing. (Acts 20:24)

BUT my life is worth nothing to me unless I use it for finishing the work assigned me by the Lord Jesus—the work of telling others the Good News about the wonderful grace of God.

Acts 20:24

God is so good and He deserves our praise. Remember it is not just the preachers job to tell others about Jesus and His wonderful grace, it is ours. You may be the only messenger in some ones life. Tell someone how good Jesus is today!

BUT brought the rest (Acts 5:1-2)

Now a man named Ananias, together with his wife Sapphira,

also sold a piece of property.

With his wife’s full knowledge he kept back

part of the money for himself, 

BUT brought the rest and put it at the apostles’ feet.

Acts 5:1-2

This is not one of those warm fuzzy verses

BUT a verse that makes you evaluate ourselves.

What are we keeping from God? ( the One who gives and GAVE us everything)

Do we present to the world that we are givers only to know in our heart we are keeping things back for our selves.

 It's not just about money BUT the matter of the heart. Forgive me Lord.

BUT you will receive power (Acts 1:7-8)

He said to them:

“It is not for you to know the times or dates

the Father has set by his own authority. 

BUT you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.”

Acts 1:7-8

These were Jesus' last words before He ascended in to heaven. This was His last chance to make a difference- What would your last words be? He didn't say I love you or be Good. His actions spoke that during His life. He told us to make a difference with the life we have. This is one reason that I continue to post these verses as my way of witnessing.

BUT God raised Him (Acts 2:24)

BUT God raised Him from the dead,

 freeing Him from the agony of death,

because it was impossible for death to keep its hold on Him.

Acts 2:24

This makes me smile! no matter what you are going through today or how you feel.

God's got your back. Jesus is alive-

The word of God is true-turn  your worries over to Him.

BUT... if God is behind it (Acts 5:38b-39)

If what they are planning
is something of their own doing, it will fail. 

BUT… if God is behind it, you cannot stop it anyway, unless you want to fight against God.

Acts 5:38b-39

Don’t let negative thoughts or people stand in your way from doing what you believe God wants you to do.         Let God fight your battles.