A friend of mine shared with me last week a really neat thought from the book of Acts, where the story of Stephen being stone was retold.

Stephen was stone for being a faithful follower of Jesus. He would have hurt and he would have been battling all the same feelings that we have when we are treated poorly or in a really tough situation. And yet, he saw Jesus.. and guess what? Jesus was standing when he saw Him.

What does that mean? Was Jesus standing as in making a proclamation that wasnt napping, that he was quite aware of what was going on? or was he standing to make sure Stephen knew that He was not pleased about this??
My friend said that maybe, Jesus was standing in some sort of honour of Stephen? (You know how we stand when we give a standing ovation or when the prime minister or President walks into a room and everyone stands?

Jesus stood for Stephen. Jesus is aware of the hurts and pains and He does not expect us to hide them.

Its hard when the blows keep coming, when you hardly get over one hurt and another one comes your way, but yet in the same time, there has to be a reason. I am a firm believer that nothing happens without a reason. (Now that doesnt mean I willingly accept everything and that I dont balk at it.) I am still struggling with seeing that one person has to go through so much pain in such a little time, but at least Ihave the hope that Father will use it for His good sa long as I dont get in the way.

Well, enough for today, wanted to write something before I get out of the habit of blogging.

Til next time