Seventh Day Baptist
Christian Education Council
PO BOX 1678
Janesville, WI 53547
—Acts 11:19-24
by: Angie Osborn.
Following Stephen's persecution, the apostles had renewed reason to fear taking a stand for the Lord. Obviously, they would not hope to repeat what Stephen had been through. Yet, with renewed strength, they went on preaching to the Jews and then the Greeks. They did not give up on their call from the Lord. They relied on their belief that God would prevail.
Sometimes, God does not call us to do the "easy thing." He is challenging us, moving us forward, and bringing us to a greater understanding of him. He wants us to follow his leading, trusting he is in control. When we take a stand for God, he is able to work through us.