Read Acts 6:8-15
One these early leaders who were set apart by the church for leadership had now encountered great opposition by a group within a synagogue who were intent on getting rid of him (Stephen).
Brought before the Sanhedrin he would face tremendous pressure to change his message or stand up as a bold witness for Jesus. Leadership certainly has its perils. But full of the Holy Spirit Stephen prepared to make his stand. An amazing speech is found in chapter 7 which we will read in a couple of days. The events which would follow this speech would cause a major shift in the early days of the Jesus movement. Unaware of what would happen to him or the church, Stephen's focus was on faithfulness and truth.
Would we have such courage and faith in the face of opposition?
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