April 17

Acts. 6-7

As Gods work on earth is done. There is a place for everyone.

Some who spiritually lead. Some who meet a known need.

Stephen was one appointed. He was particularly anointed.

Preaching and healing amazingly. People were amazed what they did see.

But the religious said it was not right. In Gods or their own sight.

Brought before them on the charge. Gods temple he did disparage.

To which he did reply. Your history tells us all why.

As l now explain to you. Nothing you do is new.

For as you have heard. You have always rebelled against Gods word.

This so angered them. For he was such a problem.

He did just so annoy. Gods servant they were determined to destroy.

While a young man Saul. We know as Paul. Watched him fall.

Mth. 2:19-23

When opposition gone becomes known The Lord will bring back home.

From the land of Egypt. Where have been in safety kept.

To be called a Nazarene. Just a nothing it would seem.

But Gods word did say. Nazareth would be important one day.

Ps. 130.

From the depths of despair. I cry to the Lord in fear.

You know how I sin. There is just no way I can win.

Yet l know when l confess, I have his forgiveness.

I put my hope in his word, that all my life I have heard

I am totally counting on him. Who I have always put my faith in.

For his unfailing love, comes down from heaven above.

Prov 10:24-26

The fears of the wicked will be fulfilled. While the righteous with faith will be filled.