AGONY TO OPEN EYES

Baca: Acts 7:54-8:4

I consider that our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us. (Romans 8:18)

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Bacaan tahunan: Acts 18-20

Dr. George Harley, a graduate of the University of London, gave his life for God's work in Liberia, Africa, with great sacrifice. In the first five years, no one was willing to seek treatment and doctors helped. But one day, the son of Dr. Harley died. The doctor was so sad, he make a coffin and bury his beloved son alone. Seeing the suffering of the doctor, the villagers were shocked. They were surprised that the white man can cry. The doctor's tears had touched their hearts and change things. Because for them, that's a sign that the doctor has a deep love. Starting from that moment, one of the villages in Liberia touched and won to Christ.

The spiritual eyes of the people is also open when they saw the courage of Stephen in the face of mass judgments, which got him killed as a martyr. They wonder why Stephen dared to defend their faith in such a way. It was proved that the Stephen's beliefs is far superior to the beliefs of others. In fact, the suffering of Stephen was also open the inner eyes, and stimulate the spirit and will of the followers of Christ to the more vigorous and courageous spread the Good News. After the persecution of Stephen, the children of God continued to spread even to get out of Jerusalem.

The suffering of Stephen and Dr. Harvey becomes a tool in the hands of God to break through the rigors of the human heart. Not only the inner eye of the followers of Christ, but also those who still need the love of Christ - NW

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EVEN THE SUFFERING OF THE CHILDREN OF GOD CAN BE USED TO FULFILL THE GREAT PLAN OF GOD

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