Do not panic

Do not panic

“Stephen was filled with grace and power and began to work miracles and great signs among the people.” (Acts 6: 8)
What do we need for ministry above everything else?  The Holy Spirit.  The Holy Spirit provides all the resources and tools we need for the mission.  My number one task is to cultivate the person of the Holy Spirit.

“They found they could not stand up against him because of his wisdom, and the Spirit that prompted what he said.” (Acts 6: 10)
I find here a fantastic fulfillment of the promise of Christ in Matthew 10: 17 – 20.
“Be prepared for people to hand you over to the Sanhedrims and scourge you in their synagogues.  You will be brought before governors and kings for my sake, and evidence to them and the gentiles.  But when you are handed over, do not worry about how to speak or what to say; what you are to say will be given to you when the time comes, because it is not you who will be speaking; the Spirit of your Father will be speaking in you.”  (Matthew 10: 17 – 20)

What is the message in today’s scripture?  When you find your faith challenged, do not panic for full help will be given.  “I promise to be your strength in proportion to the trust you place in me.”  Jesus, I want to trust you 100%.