I often wonder . . .
What will people say at my funeral?
Will I really be missed . . . or for his long?
Have I made a difference in anyone's life?
Would people notice if I disappeared?
Despite all that, like Stephen, I must realize I am working to be noticed by One and to be rewarded by One. I would not mind being remembered as he is! Do people see Christ in me? Do I look for HIm in others?
And Stephen, full of faith and power, did great wonders and signs among the people. Then there arose some from what is called the Synagogue of the Freedmen (Cyrenians, Alexandrians, and those from Cilicia and Asia), disputing with Stephen. And they were not able to resist the wisdom and the Spirit by which he spoke. Then they secretly induced men to say, “We have heard him speak blasphemous words against Moses and God.” And they stirred up the people, the elders, and the scribes; and they came upon him, seized him, and brought him to the council. They also set up false witnesses who said, “This man does not cease to speak blasphemous words against this holy place and the law; for we have heard him say that this Jesus of Nazareth will destroy this place and change the customs which Moses delivered to us.” And all who sat in the council, looking steadfastly at him, saw his face as the face of an angel.(Acts 6:8-15)
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