Acts 7:1
“And the high priest said, “Are these things so?””
Even though people see Stephen on trial in the center of 70 men plus 1. It is really the gospel on trial. Stephen understands this and is not trying to defend himself, but proclaim the good news of Jesus Christ, that He came, He lived, and these men put Him to death, but the grave could not hold Him and He rose from the dead, ascended to heaven, and now the Spirit of the Living God resides in those who believe! What Stephen is clearly saying, is that they missed it!
Worship is
Not a building
Worship is
In Spirit and in Truth
Doubtful you will miss Christmas this year. Really though, you will plan, you will get ready, and you will celebrate, but you might miss Sunday. Tomorrow could come and go and you might miss it. This is a watershed moment, and a change from God to now give the good news to the gentiles. The Jewish people would not be God’s conduit, so God will now go directly to the rest of the world with the good news. Father God, help me to see Your work in Your Word and Your Spirit. Let me not confuse You and Your presence with my desire and will. Help me to seek Your face, walk in Your Presence and do Your work with You, in Jesus’ name, Amen.
ACTION: Seek God’s will and join Him