Stephen Fell Asleep

Scripture Acts 7:60 Then he knelt down and cried out with a loud voice, “Lord, do not charge them with this sin.” And when he had said this, he fell asleep.

Observation: It’s interesting that the bible says Stephen fell asleep and not that he died. It’s as if God took him before he could feel the pain of the stoning. The first thing he said was not to charge the ones that were stoning him. He truly had the heart of Jesus and I can only imagine how he was welcomed in Heaven for his faith.

Application: I have a long way to go to have the heart of Stephen. I don’t think I could ask for forgiveness for those that are hurting me. My first thought seems to be for myself and that is something I need to continue to work on. God didn’t create me for me He created me to be used by Him and that includes thinking of others.

Prayer My Lord guide me today as You put me in the path of others. Use me to share your love and to pray with those who seek you. May I be that servant You call me to be.