† The One-Eighty † And immediately something like scales fell from his eyes, and he regained his sight. Then he rose and was baptized; and taking food, he was strengthened. For some days he was with the disciples at Damascus. And immediately he proclaimed Jesus in the synagogues, saying, “He is the Son of God.” Acts 9:18–20 ESV Saul was a hardcore Christian hunter. He had been there when Stephen was stoned to death (Acts 7:58). He harassed, persecuted and pursued Christians wherever he found them and put them in prison (Acts 26:11). This was his calling and he was completely dedicated to eliminating “The Way” from the face of the earth. While traveling to Damascus with plans to arrest the Christians there, Jesus appeared to him and in a flash, completely changed his course (Acts 9:1). He gave the rest of his life to Jesus and miracles followed him. Saul was now known as Paul: a hardcore Christian. He had made a one-hundred-eighty degree turn and now preached the gospel instead of persecuting it. Anything is possible with God. Some of the most dedicated atheists and satanists can become the Lord’s most dedicated representatives, even risking their lives for Him. When people tell me they do not believe in God, I just know that they have not met Him yet. If you have gotten involved in things way over your head and you think that it is now too late, you are wrong. God will redeem your life and buy you back from the enemy. If you are praying for someone who is lost, don’t stop. When God changes your heart, nothing else matters.
Posted on: Wed, 15 Oct 2014 11:12:23 +0000
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