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Day 81: Saul Baffles the Jews (Acts 9:20-22)
Jesus is responsible for radical transformations all over the world. A drug addict finds freedom in Jesus, a CEO finds meaning in the Gospel, a world champion athlete finds her greatest prize in serving God. The stories of joy of people entering into a personal relationship with Jesus abound. In the book of Acts we read of the transformation of Saul, a persecutor of Christians, whose life is turned around. His fellow Jews are baffled by his transformation and his preaching, proving that Jesus is the Christ, thanks to his Jewish background.
God uses our experiences, our scars, our trials and even our past sins to glorify himself and to reveal to the world the surpassing glory of his Gospel. Saul’s reputation preceded him but his transformation is what baffled others. The Holy Spirit helped him to prove to others that Jesus is the Messiah. God used Saul’s story to convict others of the truth of his Gospel and help them to become disciples.
Radical stories of transformation can sometimes give us the impression that these are the only stories that matter. Perhaps you think that the work that God has done in your life isn’t as valid because it isn’t as sensational. This couldn’t be further from the truth. There are people in the world right now who need to hear your story because it’s much like their story. Whether it’s the peace we’ve found in following Jesus or the pain God has spared us in bringing us up in a Christian home, our stories will often be more relatable to people than a sensational conversion experience. The power of personal testimony is awesome and God can use your story to bring others to him. DB
QuestionsWhy was Saul’s preaching so powerful for 1st Century Jews?
What transformations has God enacted in your life? Think of three main things God has done in your life that you wouldn’t have if you weren’t a Christian.
Thank you Lord for your goodness and kindness to us in Christ Jesus. Thank you for redeeming me and making my story part of your story. Help me to share my story with others in a way that helps them come to know you and be saved. Amen!
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By St Bart's Anglican ChurchJesus is responsible for radical transformations all over the world. A drug addict finds freedom in Jesus, a CEO finds meaning in the Gospel, a world champion athlete finds her greatest prize in serving God. The stories of joy of people entering into a personal relationship with Jesus abound. In the book of Acts we read of the transformation of Saul, a persecutor of Christians, whose life is turned around. His fellow Jews are baffled by his transformation and his preaching, proving that Jesus is the Christ, thanks to his Jewish background.
God uses our experiences, our scars, our trials and even our past sins to glorify himself and to reveal to the world the surpassing glory of his Gospel. Saul’s reputation preceded him but his transformation is what baffled others. The Holy Spirit helped him to prove to others that Jesus is the Messiah. God used Saul’s story to convict others of the truth of his Gospel and help them to become disciples.
Radical stories of transformation can sometimes give us the impression that these are the only stories that matter. Perhaps you think that the work that God has done in your life isn’t as valid because it isn’t as sensational. This couldn’t be further from the truth. There are people in the world right now who need to hear your story because it’s much like their story. Whether it’s the peace we’ve found in following Jesus or the pain God has spared us in bringing us up in a Christian home, our stories will often be more relatable to people than a sensational conversion experience. The power of personal testimony is awesome and God can use your story to bring others to him. DB
QuestionsWhy was Saul’s preaching so powerful for 1st Century Jews?
What transformations has God enacted in your life? Think of three main things God has done in your life that you wouldn’t have if you weren’t a Christian.
Thank you Lord for your goodness and kindness to us in Christ Jesus. Thank you for redeeming me and making my story part of your story. Help me to share my story with others in a way that helps them come to know you and be saved. Amen!