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Acts 7: Seeing Jesus in Times of Pressure | Daily Devotion Series · Growing Closer to God with Guided Meditation

• 0:04
  Pastor Robert Young: Today's meditation is coming from Acts chapter seven.
• 0:09
  Pastor Robert Young: Acts chapter seven is the longest speech in the book of Acts and records Stephen's spirit-filled defense before the Sanhedrin.
• 0:20
  Pastor Robert Young: Stephen retells Israel's history from Abraham, Joseph, and Moses to the prophets, to show a repeated pattern.
• 0:32
  Pastor Robert Young: God sends deliverance and the people reject them.
• 0:36
  Pastor Robert Young: He emphasizes that God's presence has never been confined to the land or the temple, challenging the council's assumption.
• 0:46
  Pastor Robert Young: Stephen then indicts the leaders for resisting the Holy Spirit and betraying and murdering Jesus, the righteous one.
• 0:56
  Pastor Robert Young: Enraged, the council drags him outside the city and stones him.
• 1:02
  Pastor Robert Young: Stephen sees a vision of Jesus standing at the right hand of God.
• 1:07
  Pastor Robert Young: He prays for his killers and becomes the first Christian martyr.
• 1:12
  Pastor Robert Young: His death becomes a turning point, sparking wider persecution and the outward spread of the gospel.
• 1:22
  Pastor Robert Young: Let's take three minutes to reflect on the following question.
• 1:41
  Pastor Robert Young: Where is God inviting you to stand firm in truth, even if it means being misunderstood or standing alone.
• 1:52
  Pastor Robert Young: Repeat this affirmation now and throughout your day.
• 4:59
  Pastor Robert Young: God strengthens me to speak with truth, with grace, even in pressure or misunderstanding.
• 5:08
  Pastor Robert Young: His presence surrounds me, and his purpose guides me.
• 5:13
  Pastor Robert Young: Again, God strengthens me to speak with truth, with grace, even in pressure or misunderstanding.
• 5:23
  Pastor Robert Young: His presence surrounds me, and his purpose guides me.
• 5:29
  Pastor Robert Young: Lord, thank you Lord for Stephen's courage, clarity, and compassion.
• 5:48
  Pastor Robert Young: Fill me with the Holy Spirit as you filled him.
• 5:52
  Pastor Robert Young: Give me boldness to speak truth, humility to serve faithfully, and love that forgives even in difficulty.
• 6:02
  Pastor Robert Young: Lord, open my eyes to see Jesus standing with me in every trial.
• 6:08
  Pastor Robert Young: May my life reflect your glory, and advance your kingdom. Amen