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Immediately something like scales fell from his eyes, and he received his sight. He arose and was baptized. He took food and was strengthened. Saul stayed several days with the disciples who were at Damascus. Immediately in the synagogues he proclaimed the Christ, that he is the Son of God. Acts 9:18'20 WEB.

Young Saul was a hardcore Christian hunter. He was there when Stephen was stoned to death in Acts 7:58. Saul worked for the high priest and harassed, persecuted, pursued, and arrested Christians. When he found them, he put them in prison. When they were put to death, he cast his vote against them (Acts 26:11). Saul thought this was his calling in life, and he was completely dedicated to eliminating "The Way" from the face of the earth. Mere words would have never changed his mind.

Yet, when he traveled on the road to Damascus with plans to arrest the Christians there, Jesus Christ appeared to him in a blinding flash of light. Suddenly, the course of his life was changed forever (Acts 9:1). Saul gave the rest of his life to Jesus, and miracles followed him. We know him mostly by his Roman name, Paul, the hardcore Christian Apostle. He wrote much of the New Testament.

A mere handkerchief taken from Paul and laid on sick people healed them and caused evil spirits to flee. Paul had made a one hundred eighty-degree turn and was now going in the other direction. He now preached the gospel instead of persecuting it.

Anything is possible with God. Some of the most dedicated opposers of Jesus Christ can become His most dedicated representatives, even risking their lives for Him. When people tell me they don't believe in God, it tells me they haven't met Him yet.

If you've gotten involved in things way over your head and think it's too late, you are wrong. God will redeem your life and buy you back from the enemy. He sets the captives free. If you are praying for someone who is lost, don't stop. For when God changes your heart, nothing else matters. When the Lord sets you free, you are free indeed.

Prayer: Heavenly Father, please draw us to You, break us out of the normal, turn us around. Let us be a generation seeking your face out of love for You. Thank you so much for bringing me this far. In the name of Jesus Christ, I pray. Amen!

Note: Ladies, today is Thankful Thursday at the "Ladies in Distress" group (our RHM women's group)! You are welcome to join in our weekly sharing of thankfulness for the Lord's presence and any blessings you may have experienced, big or small! "Ladies in Distress" is a private group, so if you have any problems joining, just post anywhere and we will help you :). Here is the link: Ladies in Distress

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