Grace And Power

Scripture: 8 Stephen continually overflowed with extraordinary grace and power, and he was able to perform a number of miraculous signs and wonders in public view. 9 But eventually a group arose to oppose Stephen and the message to which his signs and wonders pointed. (These men were from a group called the Free Synagogue and included Cyrenians, Alexandrians, Cilicians, and Asians.) 10 The Holy Spirit gave Stephen such wisdom in responding to their arguments that they were humiliated; 11 in retaliation, they spread a vicious rumor: “We heard Stephen speak blasphemies against Moses and God.” 15 The entire council turned its gaze on Stephen to see how he would respond . They were shocked to see his face radiant with peace— as if he were a heavenly messenger. (Acts 6:8-11, 15 The Voice) Stephen was such an amazing man! I admire him a lot. He had such grace in the face of opposition; not to mention the signs and wonders he performed. I believe that one of the hardest things that there is to do is to have grace and peace when we are opposed or accused of something. Stephen’s response continued to be one of amazing grace and peace! Father, that is a deep desire of mine; to respond with grace in the situations I am faced with. Forgive me when I fail to do that. AMEN O Lord, You are good to those who are good, and whose hearts are in tune with You. With that I can have quietness and peace. Psalm 125
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