Facing Opposition
Dr RJ Sing · 1 min read
“Then there arose certain of the synagogue, which is called [the synagogue] of the Libertines, and Cyrenians, and Alexandrians, and of them of Cilicia and of Asia, disputing with Stephen. And they were not able to resist the wisdom and the spirit by which he spake.”
As you progress in this life of the Spirit, you will find that the devil will begin to get restless and will cause a dispute in the Church. This was so, with Stephen as well. Any number of people may be found in the Church who are very worldly. They dress correctly, speak correctly, love everything in the world except the Power of God. We are to be different. We need to shun all that is worldly and invite the Power of God.
Stephen found himself in the same predicament as the blind man whom Jesus healed. As soon as the blind man’s eyes were opened, the Pharisees threw him out of the synagogue (See John 9:1-38). They did not pick on anybody in the synagogue who had his eyes opened. If there is opposition of any kind like this in your life, drop to your knees and cry for mercy. The Spirit will strengthen you as you open your heart. When you face opposition, you need God’s Grace and help. You need some assistance to put you on top. In this life you will face opposition but refuse to give in. Go forward and fight for what you believe in. As you do this, they will not be able to resist you.
