Will My Faith Be Strong Enough? Peace Under Pressure (Acts 16, Stephen)

In today's Daily Hope, Pastor John S. Dickerson looks at the moment in Acts 16 when Paul and Silas are physically seized and dragged into the marketplace to face the authorities. Pastor John shares his prayer that his faith would be strong enough, and his connection to the Holy Spirit close enough, to stay at peace if he ever faced something like that. Jesus told His followers that if they hated Him, they will hate us, and that when we are dragged before rulers, the Holy Spirit will tell us what to say. Pastor John points to Stephen in the early chapters of Acts, who was filled with the Holy Spirit and at peace as a mob surrounded him, and who saw heaven opened. Throughout history, many Christians who faced persecution have had deep joy and peace, because in hard times, everything becomes clear and we remember this world is not our home. There is no amount of pressure you are not equipped for if you know the Word of God and are full of the Holy Spirit. We do not seek persecution, and we do not need to fear it. Text "DAILY" to 71093 to receive Daily Hope videos sent to your phone every day. Download the CP+ Spiritual Fitness App for more. More resources: https://www.connectionpointe.org/revival/