Title: Living A Great Life For Jesus
Scripture: Acts 6:8
Passage: And Stephen, full of grace and power, was doing great wonders and signs among the people.
Thoughts: Stephen was a giant when it comes to our faith. He was a man of impeccable character and commitment, and the Bible says that his face glowed like an angel! What was this man's secret, that he could live such an outstanding life and die such a courageous death? I think there are several characteristics that helped Stephen be the godly man that he was... here are just three that each of us can imitate:
Integrity: Stephen was a man of "good reputation, full of the Holy Spirit and wisdom" (Acts 6:3). Even though his enemies despised him, they respected the holy man of God that he was. Servanthood: Stephen was actively involved in serving widows and those in need among the Christian community. His compassion was known to everyone... and even with his last breath-his dying breath-he was forgiving those responsible for his death (Acts 7:60).
Tenacity: Stephen boldly preached the gospel and stood firm in his faith, regardless of the threats, intimidation, or violence of his persecutors.
If you're like me, I know you want more than anything to please the Lord in all you do.
But this requires the kind of impeccable character that Stephen had!