How should Christians respond to death according to Stephen's example?

Stephen's response to death provides a model for Christians on how to face their own mortality and the loss of loved ones. In Acts 7:59-60, Stephen demonstrates remarkable faith, as he kneels and prays for his enemies even as he is being stoned. His final words, 'Lord, lay not this sin to their charge,' show a heart filled with forgiveness and love. For Christians, this response encourages them to trust explicitly in the Savior during difficult times. The promise of eternal life and the assurance that they will be welcomed into the presence of Jesus serve to comfort believers facing death, just as it comforted Stephen in his final moments.