S – You stiff-necked people with uncircumcised hearts and ears! You are always resisting the Holy Spirit. As your ancestors did, you do also.

Acts 7:51 CSB

O – Commentary:

“Stiff-necked” and “uncircumcised heart” are standard prophetic insults in the Old Testament; they appear together in Deuteronomy 10:16. Moses emphasized circumcision (7:8), but those who were spiritually uncircumcised were especially cut off from the covenant (e.g., Deut 10:16; 30:6). Stephen could hardly choose harsher words. His point is that his hearers, like their ancestors, reject God’s messengers; the *Holy Spirit was especially seen as the Spirit who had inspired the prophets 

 The IVP Bible Background Commentary: New Testament

A – We do not want to resist the Holy Spirit; we want to invite Him.  The Israelites had a history of opposing God’s will and relationship through its leaders and prophets.  We can do this as well.  By inviting the Holy Spirit into our days, it expresses an openness to God’s presence and power in our lives.  This invitation allows for obedience and faith to grow.

R – Heavenly Father, you worthy of all honor and praise.  We invite your Holy Spirit to be a part of our day.  Lead us into all truth and your will.  Give us your compassion and grace as we interact with others today.  Help us to see ourselves as you see us.