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Joy-Filled Courage by King's Church Hastings

Joy-Filled Courage by King's Church Hastings

There are some important differences between Stephen and the Pharisees. The first is identity versus significance. The Pharisees were caught up in roles and status, but Stephen knew he was a child of God. The second is faith versus control – there is no place for fear in the Christian heart: it’s an imposter. The third is presence versus principles. We need to make an active choice to prioritise God’s presence. When we know who we are, it changes how we live.

There are some important differences between Stephen and the Pharisees. The first is identity versus significance. The Pharisees were caught up in roles and status, but Stephen knew he was a child of God. The second is faith versus control – there is no place for fear in the Christian heart: it’s an imposter. The third is presence versus principles. We need to make an active choice to prioritise God’s presence. When we know who we are, it changes how we live.

There are some important differences between Stephen and the Pharisees. The first is identity versus significance. The Pharisees were caught up in roles and status, but Stephen knew he was a child of God. The second is faith versus control – there is no place for fear in the Christian heart: it’s an imposter. The third is presence versus principles. We need to make an active choice to prioritise God’s presence. When we know who we are, it changes how we live.

There are some important differences between Stephen and the Pharisees. The first is identity versus significance. The Pharisees were caught up in roles and status, but Stephen knew he was a child of God. The second is faith versus control – there is no place for fear in the Christian heart: it’s an imposter. The third is presence versus principles. We need to make an active choice to prioritise God’s presence. When we know who we are, it changes how we live.

God has called each one of us to play a specific part in the family of God. We are all equal and all equally needed in the Church. We need courage to be ourselves and do what we are called to do. It’s not that some tasks are menial and others are important – every task is about the condition of our hearts and serving an audience of One. Whatever you are, be the best. Understand the value of your contribution to something bigger than you: the Kingdom of God.

God has called each one of us to play a specific part in the family of God. We are all equal and all equally needed in the Church. We need courage to be ourselves and do what we are called to do. It’s not that some tasks are menial and others are important – every task is about the condition of our hearts and serving an audience of One. Whatever you are, be the best. Understand the value of your contribution to something bigger than you: the Kingdom of God.