Stephen tells the people their own story---a story of time and again turning from God. A story of time and again people telling God: Thanks, but no thanks, we know what to do. We got this, God. We'll let you know when we need you.
Stephen tells our story; let's not deceive ourselves. Since this story happened so long ago and to the Hebrews, we can fool ourselves into thinking that this story isn't talking about us. But, this is humanity's story. Since the beginning we have been seeking to take God out of the center of Creation and to put ourselves there.
Today, Stephen says to us: "You stiff-necked people, uncircumcised in heart and ears, you are forever opposing the Holy Spirit, just as your ancestors used to do!"
So, today, let us take some time to sit still and listen for the Spirit. Let us call upon the Spirit, our Advocate, to direct our words, our thoughts, and our choices so that today we may head in the Lord's direction. And tomorrow? Tomorrow is another day in which to choose.
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