Acts 6:8-15
Reflect
Yesterday’s passage introduced us to ‘Stephen, a man full of faith and of the Holy Spirit.’ He was chosen to join the group to ‘serve tables’. Some would say that it’s quite a leap from waiting tables to his role here. Perhaps...but if we can know a man’s heart, we’d see that there really is no leap at all. On both days, Stephen was full of the Holy Spirit. The circumstances played out differently, but the core was the same. Waiting tables doesn’t draw attention (though it would be safe); proclaiming Jesus draws attention (though it may not be safe). Crucial all the time is that whatever is done is done with the fullness of the Spirit. As an overflow of the Spirit working through him, it made no difference to Stephen whether he was called to wait tables or testify for Jesus. Stephen did not start with proclamation, he started with making himself available.
Apply
Do you ever struggle with having the courage to follow through with your calling? Listen closely to how the Spirit is inviting you to join Him. As you do, are you more afraid of failing or succeeding?
Pastor Dan
Pray
- Pray for the Prime Minister, Premier Notley, Mayor Iveson, your MP, your MLA, and any other government officials God brings to mind.
- Pray for Dave Schneider, our Youth Ministry Pastor.
- Pray for our Daycare in its service to children and their families this week. Pray for the director, Kristy Thomas.
- Pray for our Congregational Life Pastor, Mike Bartusek and his family.
- Pray for Karen Alksne, our Congregational Life Intern.