Day 341 - (Today’s Bible readings: Joshua 20; Psalm 129; Acts 6:8-15)
“And gazing at him, all who sat in the council saw that his face was like the face of an angel.” (Acts 6:15 ESV)
How amazing is the fact that Stephen’s face is described as being angelic since in the next chapter of Acts he is going to be stoned to death. On the other hand, it is really not that amazing when you stop to really think about it.
● Stephen was convinced that Jesus was his Savior.
● That means that he was convinced that he would go to heaven when he died.
● His confidence in the Lord’s ultimate and eternal protection reflects what we find in Psalm 118:
“The LORD is on my side; I will not fear. What can man do to me?" (Psalm 118:5 ESV)
As a firm believer in all that Jesus had done for him, and all that Jesus was promising to do for him in eternity, Stephen’s angelic appearance reflect his...
● Sincerity (He had no doubts about Jesus at all.)
● Confidence (He knew that Jesus would keep his promises of forgiveness and heaven.)
● Fearlessness (What can man do to me?)
● Serenity (It is well with my soul!)
● Divine Calm (Even when death is imminent!)
Lord God almighty, grant me sincerity of faith, confidence in My Jesus, fearlessness when facing challenges, serenity and divine calm as Your precious, blood-bought child. In Jesus’ saving name. Amen.
Pastor David Paape
“Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path” (Psalm 119:105 ), is the theme for this three-year journey through the entire Old Testament once (the Psalms - twice yearly), and the New Testament twice. There will be daily readings from the O.T., Psalms and the N.T. Special days on the church calendar will be highlighted with appropriate readings. This calendar has been compiled by representatives of the Lutheran Church of Canada, the North American Lutheran Church and the Lutheran Church – Missouri Synod. Please click this link for the daily reading calendar:
https://blogs.lcms.org/2017/lcms-lcc-and-nalc-compile-three-year-schedule-of-daily-bible-readings
Then scroll down to 2018 Bible Reading Calendar and download it if you so wish. The “assigned” daily readings will appear on a daily basis in this blog. May the Lord bless your meditation upon His precious life-giving Word!
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