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Acts 6: Spirit-Filled Service: How the Early Church Solved Conflict | Daily Devotion Series · Growing Closer to God with Guided Meditation

• 0:04
  Pastor Robert Young: Today's meditation is coming from the book of Acts, chapter six.
• 0:10
  Pastor Robert Young: Acts chapter six marks a turning point in the early church's growth and organization.
• 0:18
  Pastor Robert Young: As the number of disciples multiply, a conflict arises.
• 0:24
  Pastor Robert Young: The Hellenistic widows are being overlooked in the daily distribution of food.
• 0:31
  Pastor Robert Young: The apostles recognize that they cannot neglect prayer in the ministry of the word, so they lead the community to choose seven spirit-filled wise men to oversee this ministry.
• 0:46
  Pastor Robert Young: These seven, Stephen, Philip, Proterus, Niconar, Tymon, Parmenius, and Nicholas are commissioned through prayer and the laying on of hands.
• 1:00
  Pastor Robert Young: Their appointment strengthens unity and the church continues to grow.
• 1:05
  Pastor Robert Young: Even many priests become obedient to the faith.
• 1:09
  Pastor Robert Young: Stephen, one of the seven, stands out as full of faith and power, performing signs and speaking with spirit-given wisdom.
• 1:22
  Pastor Robert Young: Opposition arises from members of various synagogues who cannot refute him.
• 1:29
  Pastor Robert Young: So they secretly stir up false witnesses.
• 1:33
  Pastor Robert Young: Stephen is seized and brought before the Sanhedrin, where his face appears like that of an angel, signaling God's presence and peace upon him.
• 1:53
  Pastor Robert Young: Let's take three minutes to reflect on the following question.
• 2:00
  Pastor Robert Young: Where might God be inviting you to step into spirit-filled service or to stand firm with grace and courage like Stephen.
• 5:25
  Pastor Robert Young: God equips me with wisdom, integrity, and the Holy Spirit's strength.
• 5:32
  Pastor Robert Young: I am called to serve faithfully and stand firmly, even when challenges arise.
• 5:42
  Pastor Robert Young: Let's say it again.
• 5:45
  Pastor Robert Young: God equips me with wisdom, integrity, and the Holy Spirit's strength.
• 5:52
  Pastor Robert Young: I am called to serve faithfully and stand firmly, even when challenges arise.
• 6:10
  Pastor Robert Young: Lord, thank you for the wisdom you gave the early church and the courage you placed within Stephen.
• 6:19
  Pastor Robert Young: Lord, teach me to serve with integrity, to love with humility, and to lead with the Spirit's guidance.
• 6:29
  Pastor Robert Young: Strengthen me to face challenges with peace, boldness, and unwavering trust in you.
• 6:39
  Pastor Robert Young: May my life reflect your presence and bring unity, healing, and hope to those around me.
• 6:47
  Pastor Robert Young: For Christ's sake.
• 6:50
  Pastor Robert Young: Amen.