WBJMinistries

8/23/24

Empowered to Serve: Walking in Faith and Unity with Yahusha

 Acts chapter 6, we see the power of unity, service, and steadfast faith in the early Christian church. As WBJMinistries, we are called to embody these same values in our work, sharing Yahusha’s word and serving our community with love and dedication.

 Just as the apostles appointed the seven men full of the Spirit and wisdom to ensure no one was overlooked, we too must be committed to inclusivity, fairness, and serving all who come to us.

The story of Stephen, full of faith and the Holy Spirit, reminds us that even when faced with opposition and false accusations, we must stand firm in our convictions and trust in Yahusha. 

The shining countenance, like that of an angel, is a testament to the divine power that can be seen in us when we faithfully proclaim His truth. 

WBJMinistries, let us be inspired by Stephen’s example to be courageous, to serve with integrity, and to spread the good news of the Halleluyah Scriptures with boldness. 

Let us remember that in every challenge, Yahusha is with us, empowering us to make a difference in the lives of others. Together, we can build a community that reflects His love, grace, and truth.

 HalleluYah!

Ma`asei (Acts) 6:1-15 

[1] And in those days, when the taught ones were increasing, there arose a grumbling against the Hebrews by the Hellenists, because their widows were overlooked in the daily serving. 

[2] So the twelve summoned the group of the taught ones and said, “It is not pleasing for us to leave the Word of Elohim and serve tables. 

[3] “Therefore, brothers, seek out from among you seven men who are known to be filled with the Set-apart Spirit and wisdom, whom we shall appoint for this duty, [4] “but we shall give ourselves continually to prayer and to serving the Word. 

[5] And the word pleased the entire group. And they chose Stephanos, a man filled with belief and the Set-apart Spirit, and Philip, and Prochoros, and Nikanor, and Timon, and Parmenas, and Nikolaos, a convert from Antioch, [6] whom they set before the emissaries. 

And when they had prayed, they laid hands on them. [7] And the Word of Elohim spread, and the number of the taught ones increased greatly in Yerushalayim, and a great many of the priests were obedient to the belief.

 [8] And Stephanos, filled with belief and power, did great wonders and signs among the people. [9] But some of those of the so-called Congregation of the Freedmen (Cyrenians, Alexandrians, and those from Kilikia and Asia), rose up, disputing with Stephanos, [10] but they were unable to resist the wisdom and the Spirit by which he spoke. 

[11] Then they instigated men to say, “We have heard him speak blasphemous words against Mosheh and Elohim.” [12] And they stirred up the people, and the elders, and the scribes, so they came upon him, seized him, and brought him to the council.

 [13] And they set up false witnesses who said, “This man does not cease to speak blasphemous words against this set-apart place and the Torah, [14] for we have heard him saying that this יהושע of Natsareth shall overthrow this place and change the institutes which Mosheh delivered unto us.” 

[15] And all who sat in the council, looking steadily at him, saw his face was like the face of a heavenly messenger.

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