Acts 7 - Day 718 (link to reading)
Scripture: Acts 7:51-53 Observation: Up until this point in Stephen’s speech, his audience was mesmerized by his retelling of their history. Then in verse 51, he points out their flaws and accuses them of murdering Jesus. The crowd reacts violently and stones Stephen. Application: Everyone likes to be reminded of all the good ole days and how some distant relative did an extraordinary thing to provide an opportunity for you today. What’s often omitted are the dark and negative events or secrets that would bring shame upon your history. It’s so much easier to pick up a rock and throw it at the person or thing that upsets you. However, now that we are in Christ, we are new creations - the old has passed, the new has come. And God’s will for our lives is to be like Jesus, by being empowered by the Holy Spirit. Only then can we embrace the good from our past while learning from the bad. Prayer: Lord Jesus, forgive me for throwing stone at people who you’ve sent to help me recognize my sins. Fill me with Your Holy Spirit and transform me into Your image. Comments are closed.
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