Herald of maranatha:Daily Devotional
Topic: A dieing champion (Apostolic Revival)
Acts 7:56-60 KJV
And said, Behold, I see the heavens opened, and the Son of man standing on the right hand of God. [57] Then they cried out with a loud voice, and stopped their ears, and ran upon him with one accord, [58] And cast him out of the city, and stoned him : and the witnesses laid down their clothes at a young man's feet, whose name was Saul. [59] And they stoned Stephen, calling upon God , and saying, Lord Jesus, receive my spirit. [60] And he kneeled down, and cried with a loud voice, Lord, lay not this sin to their charge. And when he had said this, he fell asleep.
There was a shaking in the kingdom of hell, Satan said "kill him", his sons rose up against him. Stephen stood alone, he never embraced his death but he waited for it, delivering a message that will at least save someone. The heavens were opened to receive the dieing champion, Jesus gave him a standing ovation. As a brave soldier Stephen stood alone defending the gospel in the garrison of the enemies. Thus Stephen finished well and entered into eternal rest.
It was written concerning Stephen, that he slept, his destination was so certain, he saw it before having his eyes closed.
Let's learn from the life of Stephen, and pray to be steadfast and finish well.
These days, we have loved ourselves so much that we will readily deny Christ for any little pleasure, we don't want to get hurt.
For insults, many have locked up and refused to teach the truth. For acceptance, many have agreed with heresies. The conviction of most modern-day Christians is not firm, so they are easily moved.
When our work here is done, what will be said of us?
"2 Timothy 4:7-8 KJV
I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: [8] Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing."
It was written concerning Stephen, that he slept, his destination was so certain, he saw it before having his eyes closed.
Let's learn from the life of Stephen, and pray to be steadfast and finish well.
These days, we have loved ourselves so much that we will readily deny Christ for any little pleasure, we don't want to get hurt.
For insults, many have locked up and refused to teach the truth. For acceptance, many have agreed with heresies. The conviction of most modern-day Christians is not firm, so they are easily moved.
When our work here is done, what will be said of us?
"2 Timothy 4:7-8 KJV
I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: [8] Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing."
May Lord he us to finish well.
Prayers: Oh Lord Jesus, make me steadfast, immovable, equip and fortify me for the forth coming revival.
Remain blessed
"As a fearless Christian soldier, may I live and die as a champion and not as a coward" (Omoloye A A)
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Amazing post. God bless you
ReplyDeleteThanks bro. Amen.
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