And Stephen, full of grace and power, was doing great wonders and signs among the people. Then some of those who belonged to the synagogue of the Freedmen (as it was called), and of the Cyrenians, and of the Alexandrians, and of those from Cilicia and Asia, rose up and disputed with Stephen. But they could not withstand the wisdom and the Spirit with which he was speaking.

If I am living in the Fear of the LORD, there will be opposition. I must rejoice with Peter and John that I am counted worthy to suffer for my Lord. (Acts 5:41). If I am unwilling to rejoice, then probably the root is a desire to have the appropriation of men rather than to hunger for that "Well done, faithful servant" when I face the Judgement Seat.

Forgive me, Lord, and lead me in the way I should go.

Today's readings in the Psalms:

Morning: Psalm 67

Mid-day: 119:145-152

Evening: Psalm 143

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