In this message from Acts 7, Pastor DJ explores the story of Stephen—the first Christian martyr—and challenges listeners to rethink what faithfulness looks like in everyday life. Rather than focusing on grand achievements or dramatic spiritual victories, Stephen’s example points to something much simpler and more demanding: doing the next right thing, regardless of the outcome.

Drawing from a personal experience on a mission trip in Mexico, DJ reflects on the unseen choices that reveal who we are and who we are living for. As Stephen confronts religious hypocrisy, forgives those who kill him, and keeps his eyes fixed on God, the sermon reveals a powerful truth: faithfulness is not measured by success, recognition, or results, but by obedience to God in the moment before us.

Through the echoes between Stephen’s death and Jesus’ sacrifice, this message invites listeners to consider what it means to live for an audience of One, surrender personal agendas, and trust God with the consequences. Whether facing opposition, disappointment, or uncertainty, the call remains the same: do the next right thing and leave the rest in God's hands.