Recently we have studied the first Christian Martyr, Stephen, in Acts chapter 6 & 7.  Stephen was a man full of faith and the Holy Spirit.  He was a man who new the Word of God.  He was a man who was not afraid to stand up for Jesus Christ!

After he preached his sermon, the listeners covered their ears, gnashed thier teeth, yelled out loud and then chased him down to kill him!  They were cut to the heart with the Truth!

As Stephen is being stoned to death he says this...

"Look, I see the heavens opened, and the Son of Man standing at the right hand of God." Acts 7:56

WOW!  Jesus was standing in honorable reception to this man who was being martyred on His behalf!

When we stand for Jesus, He stands up for Us!

So do not fear what man can do to you!  If God be for you who can be against you!

Stand up for Jesus!  In every area of your life Stand for Jesus!