Acts 7:55-56

But he, being full of the Holy Spirit, gazed into heaven and saw the glory of God, and Jesus standing at the right hand of God, and said, “Look! I see the heavens opened and the Son of Man standing at the right hand of God!”
Acts 7:55-56

These are the words of Stephen just before he was martyred. It gives us a glorious glimpse of what lies ahead for the children of God. The Lord, in the moments leading to his death, filled Stephen with His Spirit and opened his eyes to the realities of heaven. And notice it says he saw the “Son of Man,” Jesus as brother and fellow man. This is the last time this title would be used in the New Testament.

In case you’re a little discouraged today, meditate on the amazing scene of these two verses and be encouraged. This is what awaits every child of God and follower of Christ.

I can’t wait,

Pastor Gerard Deleeuw