Holding the mystery of the faith with a pure conscience and remaining faithful in all things deacons and their wives gain boldness in the faith (1 Timothy 3:7-13). Remaining steadfast in our faith no matter what the circumstances, produces even mor faith because our experience with God's deliverance increases with each trial (Romans 5:3-5; 1 Peter 1:7, 4:12-14).
Our struggles may be painful, but learning through remaining faithful produces an inner peaceful righteousness (Hebrews 12:11).
One of the first deacons appointed in the Bible was Steven. He was a faith filled and faithful man, who was filled with the Holy Spirit. Though his job was waiting tables (acts 6:1-3) God worked signs and wonders through him (Acts 6:8). He was so bold in his faith that he caught the attention of the enemies of Christ. They eventually put him to death (Acts chapter 7).
This world is not our home (Hebrews 11:13-16). We are Ambassadors of the heavenly kingdom sent to bring the message of that citizenship ( 2 Corinthians 5:18-21; Ephesians 2:19-22); 1 Peter 2:9).
