It is difficult to be the one who bears unwelcome news.The TV meteorologist can upset people just by predicting rain on a certain day.Its not his fault,yet the forecaster takes the heat for bringing the message.On a much more serious note,when Stephen addressed the religious leaders of Israel,he incurred their wrath because he boldly told them the truth about themselves.He criticized their ancestors and implicated the whole council in the murder of Jesus Christ.Everything He said was true.So what did they do with this indictment?They gnashed their teeth,Acts-(7:54)They threw him out of the city and put him to death.Because he told the truth,Stephen died under a barrage of stones.When we speak out for purity,righteousness,and godliness in a sinful,pleasure- loving world that seems destined to self -destruct,we too will be criticized.But no matter what happens to us,we can call on God as Stephen did.We can take comfort in knowing that we belong to Him and that ultimately He will vindicate us.As God,s people,let,s pray that we will have the courage to tell it like it is.Lord,give us courage to speak out against the evils of our day,For only when the truth is known can sinners choose the better way.It,s better to declare the truth and be rejected than to withhold it just to be accepted.
Posted on: Sat, 30 Nov 2013 20:28:34 +0000
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