Saturday, June 17, 2023

     Acts 7:54 – 8:8

       Stephen and Saul.  Stephen saw the glory of God as he surrendered all he had in death.  Saul was there, seeking his own glory.  Though Saul didn’t start the persecution, he perfected it; he stepped in and took over as its leader to make a name for himself. Stephen served God.  He saw God’s glory; Saul couldn’t see the glory of God because Saul was in the way.

       How often am I “in the way”?  I say that I am striving to glorify God, to allow others to see God in me and through me.  However, isn’t the reality different?  Do I – most often – shield the glory of God by getting in the way?  What people see many times is my glory, not His.  O God, how will they see You when I’m in the way?  Move me aside!  Lift up Your countenance upon me so others can see You, Your glory and not me!  Amen!