Central Truth

Scripture and following Christ just makes sense! The best way to reach people even if they are against you is not screaming. It's about showing them the wisdom that is found in truth. Just share the good sense that is found in Him and they will see something different.

Reflections

As I read this story of Stephen being seized I am just reminded you can never have too much truth stored in your heart. In early passages it talks about Stephen being a man FULL of God's grace and power! But of course opposition arose in the town due to his following Jesus. I can almost see these men thinking they were so FULL of "something", grabbing him, and getting ready to really tell him he needed to stop! But as these "smart" men began to argue with Stephen the scripture says they could not continue. He was so full of wisdom from the Spirit of God! WOW! Men began to lie against him and even find false witnesses to testify against him, all the while Stephen's face looking like an angel.
 
I got a feeling if this happened to most of us the face of an angel may not have been what people might have seen! I know many of us know what it is like to have opposition in times when we know God has called us to do something. For me I am there right now! I have found just like this story that it is true! If we are full of Him and His Spirit, people can talk and carry on all they want. But we will still come out on top through Him! I think the hardest thing to do is always keep our life in check so that when opposition or a tough call comes we can have that truth and wisdom ready to go instead of having to run and find it. Chances of being seized in Dallas are small, but needing His Spirit for our daily lives is HUGE! Remember we must seek to be filled daily!

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