859 Stephen: Faithful to the End Acts 6–7

<p>Friday, October 2nd: Stephen’s courage before persecution grew from a life already surrendered to God through ordinary service. When false witnesses accused him and the religious council turned against him, he spoke the truth while keeping his eyes fixed on Jesus. Hebrews repeatedly says that Jesus finished His saving work and sat down at God’s right hand, yet Stephen saw Him standing—an image many Christians understand as Jesus rising to welcome His faithful servant home. As Stephen was stoned, he entrusted himself to Jesus and asked God to forgive his attackers. His final prayer reflected the grace of Christ before Saul, the man who would later become the apostle Paul. Stephen’s story reminds us that faithfulness is not measured by earthly success, but by trusting Jesus and leaving the results with Him.</p><p></p>