Acts 7:51-8:1

I just read Acts 7:51-8:1 which is about the death of Stephen. This is such a great picture of true love and trust in the Lord. While Stephen was being beaten, he prayed, "Master Jesus, take my life"... "Master, don't blame them for this sin." Wow that takes whole lot of courage and trust in our Savior to be in a place to say those words and truly mean them. I can't imagine being in His place. I wonder what I would do... how I would truly feel... what I would say...

I only hope that I can live a life with this kind of trust, knowing God has me in His hands no matter what. I'm so timid at times to share with others about the joy I have in Christ, which is crazy because my deepest desire is for everyone to experience this same freedom and peace I have in Him. I should be jumping at opportunities to share about our great Savior. I hope and pray that those I have come into contact with have seen maybe even just a glimpse of God's love through me. I pray that God would be glorified in all I do while I'm in Brazil and wherever else He leads me.

"Amen! Praise and glory and wisdom and thanks and honor and power and strength be to our God for ever and ever. Amen!"
Revelation 7:12