Acts 7:59-60 Stephen's reaction of being stoned

Good morning all. God is good all the time, all the time God is good.  TOO BLESSED TO COMPLAIN!!

  So, if you remember, the people were angered at what Stephen had said, they rushed at him (a mob scene), took him outside the city, laid their clothes at the foot of Saul (Apostle Paul later) and the witnesses (false witnesses) cast the first stones at Stephen.

  So, think about this a moment.  If they were going to stone you, would you stand there or would you run and attempt to flee from the danger?  Hmmm! Food for thought!

   ⁵⁹ And they stoned Stephen, calling upon God, and saying, Lord Jesus, receive my spirit.

  Notice that Stephen did much the same as Jesus did on the cross.  First, he called upon God and then what?  He asked God to receive his spirit.  This brings to mind that if Stephen's spirit was with the LORD, then would his body feel the pain and suffering of the stones being cast?  Did his spirit leave the body. Not just yet, but it will in a moment.

⁶⁰ And he kneeled down, and cried with a loud voice, Lord, lay not this sin to their charge. And when he had said this, he fell asleep.

  In verse 60 he paraphrases what Jesus said (Luke 23:34 "Father forgive them; for they know not what they do.") saying "LORD, lay not this sin to their charge".
  Then the verse says once he said this he fell asleep.  Much the same as Jesus when He said it is finished.   Do you think Stephen's spirit was gone and he was with God?  Do you think he suffered much anguish during this time?  His spirit was probably troubled as the mob would not listen, but how much did Stephen suffer?
  Stephen appears to be a calm man who presented the truth.  He knew where he would end up when his work for God on earth was finished.  Do you know?  Are you certain of where you will be when your work for God is finished? 
      If you are not sure one of two things are present:  1) satan is casting doubt darts about your salvation and you need to rebuke him, or, 2) you do not have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ and need to start one NOW!
   Thank you for reading.  Love you all.
In Christ's Love and Grace
Johnny
p.s. let not the doubt darts of satan pierce your armour of God!!!