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God, please give the church more leaders like Stephen! He was full of faith, grace and the Holy Spirit. He was recognized as someone who would take a difficult task and provide godly leadership and direction. He was set apart by God to catalyze the expansion of God's church in the first century!

As far as we know, he only preached one sermon. When he was finished with that sermon, the crowd stoned him to death. Stephen became the first martyr. His life in ministry came to a dramatic end. One ministry assignment and one sermon was the extent of God's plan for him. His life was tragically cut short….OR he lived a full and meaningful life. Though short, very complete!

Most of us will live a lifetime and never come close to having the impact that Stephen had. He was blessed. He was chosen. It was his life and death that continues to have an impact on believers around the world. His eternity was sealed by his faith. His ministry continues to outlive his life!

I pray that will be true of me as well. It is my prayer for us all.