Act 8:1 And Saul was consenting unto his death. And at that time there was a great persecution against the church which was at Jerusalem; and they were all scattered abroad throughout the regions of Judaea and Samaria, except the apostles.
Act 8:2 And devout men carried Stephen to his burial,and made great lamentation over him.
Act 8:3 As for Saul, he made havock of the church, entering into every house, and haling men and women committed them to prison.
The Devil thought if he could scare the church, by the death of Stephen, that he could stop the Church. He couldn't then he can't now if we keep our eyes on Jesus. God bless praying for you today