Read Acts 8:26-40
Stephen was gone; his voice was hushed, but another worker rose up and took his place. “God buries his workmen, but carries on his work.” It is instructive to study the character of Philip, as it comes out of this story. He must have lived near the heart of Christ, for we see him here in communication with heaven. Those who are far away are not called for important work. Dr. Bonar says, “God always uses the vessel that is nearest to him.” Another good thing in Philip was his promptness in obeying the voice of God. God cannot use those who loiter and take their own time to do His errands. He must have servants who will go instantly, “minute men,” ready at an instant’s call to go to the end of the earth.
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