ANGEL FACE

READING: ACTS 6:8 -15

Verse 15: “And all who sat in the council, looking steadfastly at him, saw his face as the face of an angel.”

Some Christians at times wonder if they will have what it takes at a time of testing. There is much encouragement about this in the Word of God. For example the Book of Acts describes Stephen being taken before the council of temple officials. Before his trial, his enemies secretly induced men to lie, stirred up the people and set up false witnesses. This was all done against Stephen to make sure he would be sentenced to death. Then, there was Stephen totally alone among such hostile opponents who were determined to execute him by any means. If there ever have been frightening, stressful situations that could cause a person to panic, Stephen was in one of them. To the contrary however, instead of portraying panic, Stephen’s face was as the face of an angel. He was at peace regardless of the horror of the situation. Such is the power of God to and for His people in times of testing. He has what it takes for our victory and is faithful to impart it to us. That’s a thought – about God’s Word.

RESPONSE

1. What do you suppose Stephen may have been thinking and experiencing?

2. If the Lord asked for volunteers for a test like Stephen’s how would you respond?