May 14, 2026 -Why Not Me

Psalms 134:1-3

Acts 7:1-60

1 Samuel 27:1-12

1 Samuel 28:1-25

Bible in a Year Through Song - Day 134 of 365

Acts 7:51-53

51“You stiff-necked people! Your hearts and ears are still uncircumcised. You are just like your ancestors: You always resist the Holy Spirit! 52Was there ever a prophet your ancestors did not persecute? They even killed those who predicted the coming of the Righteous One. And now you have betrayed and murdered him— 53you who have received the law that was given through angels but have not obeyed it.”

Oh, how I would love to have the faith of Stephen. To speak so boldly. This boldness comes from the Holy Spirit. But the ability of the Spirit to move so freely in Stephen comes from his full surrender to Him. Faith = Trust = Action.

I am sure that the timing and the situation and God's plan are all part of it as well. But I wonder how many times I have talked myself out of speaking a truth or acting on something that was being prompted by the Spirit but missed the opportunity because I did not fully trust in Him. I ask God to use His power to move me and cause me to speak and act even when I would otherwise not do it because I want to act in faithfulness to Him. And I really mean it. At least I think I do. So, I wonder why? Why not me? Why don't I know when and what to say and speak with the boldness of the faith that I think I have? Why don't I take action in the opportunities that I might have to be Jesus to someone? Is my faith not as strong as I think it is? Does God know that if my toes were held to the fire that I would fold? Is my easy life, unhindered by loss, illness and struggles God's protection because He knows I would not be able to hold onto my faith in the face of trouble? Or is it that this is just not the way God would have me act. I know that I cannot know the mind of God and will never be able to see His plan so I guess all I can do it act in the faith that I have and trust Him to have the wisdom and power to use me just as He has planned. Just because I want more does not mean that is what is best for the kingdom.