Acts 7

When Stephen was brought before the Sanhedrin because God had used him mightily in preaching and miracles, he gave a stunning synopsis of how God revealed Himself to the Jews. The religious system of the day essentially was totally resistant to the Holy Spirit’s moving, For his fervor and unwavering commitment to faithfully represent Christ to his generation, he was sadly stoned to death. His message was upsetting to the religious leaders.

His main accusation was that they had resisted the Holy Spirit.

It’s too easy for men to fall into a similar stupor when they don’t seek God daily on their own. Letting the religious and political systems of the day displace God’s fresh touch on our lives kills His Power.