Herald of maranatha:Daily Devotional
Topic: Army of fearless Christians I (Apostolic Revival)
Acts 6:13-14 KJV
And set up false witnesses, which said, This man ceaseth not to speak blasphemous words against this holy place, and the law: [14] For we have heard him say, that this Jesus of Nazareth shall destroy this place, and shall change the customs which Moses delivered us. [15]
And all that sat in the council, looking stedfastly on him, saw his face as it had been the face of an angel."
Stephen would have been limited to serving tables as appointed by the murmurers. That was the first plot of satan to limit such an anointed minister, but while serving tables, Stephen still demonstrated the power of God.
When satan failed to stop Stephen by limiting him, he arrange false witnesses against him. Satan doesn't easily give up on people, we as God's army shouldn't give up too. Death is usually the fear of most people, but when we understand and see death as a transition into glory we can speak boldly like, that army General, Apostle Paul;
"Philippians 1:21 KJV
For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain."
Which of the two is bad?
When satan failed to stop Stephen by limiting him, he arrange false witnesses against him. Satan doesn't easily give up on people, we as God's army shouldn't give up too. Death is usually the fear of most people, but when we understand and see death as a transition into glory we can speak boldly like, that army General, Apostle Paul;
"Philippians 1:21 KJV
For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain."
Which of the two is bad?
Even all that sat at the council could see the glory of God radiating on Stephen. He was indeed a pure minister, he was certain of his conviction even at the face of death, he was a faithful soldier till death.
Let's examine ourselves, not until we are faced with strong opposition before we realize that we were never standing firm on our convictions.
Let's examine ourselves, not until we are faced with strong opposition before we realize that we were never standing firm on our convictions.
"Romans 8:38-39 KJV
For I am persuaded, that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to come, [39] Nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature, shall be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord."
For I am persuaded, that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to come, [39] Nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature, shall be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord."
Prayers: Oh Lord Jesus, help me to stand firm on Christ the solid rock, equip and fortify me for the forth coming revival.
Remain blessed
"If you're not certain of your convictions, confusion is inevitable" (Omoloye A A)
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