"Now Stephen, filled with grace and power, was working great wonders and signs among the people. Certain members of the so-called Synagogue of Freedman...... came forward and debated with Stephen, but they could not withstand the wisdom and the spirit with which he spoke." (Acts 6: 8 - 10).
The Church celebrates today the feast of St Stephen, the 1st Martyr of the Christian Faith. Coming right after the joys and festivities of Christmas jolts us into the true meaning of the Christ Event. Joys and sorrows will be mixed in our Journey of Faith.
In this reflection, we shall dwell on one fulfilled promise of Jesus Christ during His public ministry.
"When they hand you over, do not worry about how you are to speak or what you are to say. You will be given at that moment what you are to say. For it will not be you who speak but the Spirit of your Father speaking through you." (Matthew 10: 19-20).
The Holy Spirit is called the Voice that speaks in court. If you trust Him, all is well. All manner of things will be well. Jesus Christ has given us His unfailing words:
"Fear is useless; what is needed is trust." Luke 8:50, Mark 5:36).
Stephen trusted the Holy Spirit.
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