Not To Punish The Killers?

Today’s Feast Jan. 15, 2016 – Acts 7 Not To Punish The Killers? clic aquí en español Please join with us sharing God’s Word daily. We will spend about fifteen minutes a day praying and reading every word in God’s Word in approximately three years. “[ The Truth Will Set You Free ] So Jesus said to the Jews who had believed him, “If you abide in my word, you are truly my disciples, and you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.”” John 8:31-32, English Standard Version (ESV) . Return to Admenu – Admenu’s Alternate Site Dear Saints, Thank you for joining us, as we prayerfully continue our Feast in Acts Chapter 7; “Stephen's defence. (1-50) Stephen reproves the Jews for the death of Christ. (51-53) The martyrdom of Stephen.(54-60)” - Matthew Henry Concise.  Stephen’s is accused of blasphemy in his defense; he speaks using God’s own word. Stephen reminds the Jews of their part in the death of Christ. Then as he sees the heavens open and Jesus seated at the right hand of God, Stephen, asks the Lord to forgive the very people who were stoning him. ”54 Now when they heard these things they were enraged, and they ground their teeth at him. 55 But he, full of the Holy Spirit, gazed into heaven and saw the glory of God, and Jesus standing at the right hand of God. 56 And he said, “Behold, I see the heavens opened, and the Son of Man standing at the right hand of God.” 57 But they cried out with a loud voice and stopped their ears and rushed together at him. 58 Then they cast him out of the city and stoned him. And the witnesses laid down their garments at the feet of a young man named Saul. 59 And as they were stoning Stephen, he called out, “Lord Jesus, receive my spirit.” 60 And falling to his knees he cried out with a loud voice, “Lord, do not hold this sin against them.” And when he had said this, he fell asleep.” Acts 7:54-60, ESV. Look at Stephen being stoned and yet has the soundness of mind to ask God not to punish the people killing him. No one could do this without the peace of the Holy Spirit resting on them. He is a man dying yet sharing God’s love and his faith in Jesus! “[The Supremacy of God’s Son] Long ago, at many times and in many ways, God spoke to our fathers by the prophets, but in these last days he has spoken to us by his Son, whom he appointed the heir of all things, through whom also he created the world.” Hebrews 1:1-2, ESV. This is what we all want that peace that passes understanding means! That peace that can only come from the Holy Spirit. This is going to help us, keep the first thing first, that is salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ. Being filled with the Holy Spirit, even in desperate or perfect circumstances, he will give us the words to share his love.  If the Lord is willing I’ll send and post the Feast again tomorrow You’ll find the praise and prayer list at; admenu.com/prayer.html.  Prayer request or Praise reports can be sent to brother Mike at;  mike@admenu.com Don’t get caught up in “religion”, it is about a relationship. Our salvation depends completely on God! We are the Saints that Jesus sacrificed his life to pay in full for our sin, when we repent and accept Jesus. He will come to get every Saint; “36 “But concerning that day and hour no one knows, not even the angels of heaven, nor the Son, but the Father only.” Matthew 24:36, ESV. We are building our relationship with Jesus right now, do not wait while you try to change anything.  Click this link for more information; admenu.com/calling.htm .  God Bless You, Brother Mike Links That Inspire me |Click Here| http: //www.admenu.com https://admenu.wordpress.com ….................the small print................................ I’m not educated nor am I a Theologian so if I’m mistaken in the Feast please feel free To write to me, I love your input at; mike@admenu.com. I’m looking forward to your input. The Feast is intended to encourage Saints to pray and read every word in the bible! Let me know if you have any questions or comments, by replying here on the blog or in an email mike@admenu.com. The Feast belongs to Jesus you may share it in its entirety anywhere with anyone! Tags: bible, care, done, faith, feast, ghost, god, happy, health, help, holy, hope, Jesus, life, love, pray, study, thanksgiving Click Here to visit admenu for more information on our services and contacts! * I don’t speak Spanish so I use the Google translator to put the Feast out in Spanish for your convenience! If  the meaning of the Feast is being lost intranslation please let me know; mstanj@hotmail.com Thank You! “In the Feast I’m expressing some thoughts I have on the verses we prayerfully read. I would love to hear your thoughts on today’s Feast, please tell me what God puts on your heart, in an email or comment. My email address is; mike@admenu.com”