Pure heart

As I was having my devo (Acts 6-7) for today, I was really amazed by the life of Stephen. He had what most faithful Christians long to have --> Pure Heart and Spirit.

As he was being questioned by the high priests and being pushed down by false witnesses, he remained loyal to God, and as he looked up to heaven, he saw God with the Son of Man beside Him. He told them that, and he drove them angry as they decided to stone him. And even on the last seconds of his life, he prayed to God not to hold the sin against those who stoned him.

It is really an inspiring story. He had the wisdom of the Holy Spirit and the blessings of the Lord Almighty. It is indeed true what Jesus said, "Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God." [Matthew 5:8 NIV]

This is an inspiring promise of the Lord. May this serve as a good example to all of us. Stephen, in heaven as you are, you have left us a good testimony of the goodness and holiness of our God.

Amen.