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Posted by Dion Todd March 5th, 2017 10,772 Views 0 Comments
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 WEB
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. Whenever he found them, he put them in prison (Acts 26:11). He thought this was his calling, and he was completely dedicated to eliminating 'The Way' from the face of the earth. Mere words would have never made him think otherwise.
While traveling on the road to Damascus, with plans to arrest the Christians there, Jesus appeared to him. In a flash, it completely changed the course of his life (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 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 can become His most dedicated representatives, even risking their lives for Him. When people tell me they do not believe in God, it only tells me 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.
Prayer: Heavenly Father, please draw us to You, break us out of the normal, turn us around. Let us be a generation that seeks Your face out of love. Thank you so much for bringing me this far, in the name of Jesus Christ I pray.
As some of you know, Scott Riegelmann, who was a long-time brother here at RHM, passed away last Friday. His service will be in Oregon this Friday (5/23). If anyone happens to have any words that you'd like to share at his service, please message me by Thursday and they will be read in his honor at his service. God bless, everyone 🙏!
Comment from Wanda Pennington
7 hours ago
Remembering Scott's family in prayer. Sending my condolences 🙏
Comment from Lisa Moran
8 hours ago
Praying for Scott’s family. Thank you Sylvia for keeping us updated.
Comment from Lynn Brown
8 hours ago
Praying for Scott's family and friends. He will be greatly missed.🙏🩷
Comment from Bella Colliander
8 hours ago
Comfort and peace to Scott's family. He was a true friend and dearly loved. 🕊️
Comment from Elena Vasquez
9 hours ago
😢
Comment from Roseanne Braverman
9 hours ago
Such sad news, I’m sorry to hear. Please give my condolences to his family. 🙏🏻
Comment from Kevin J. Eck
11 hours ago
My Condolences to Scott's Family, God Bless them.
Comment from Celeste Strenn
11 hours ago
Prayers so much for Scott’s family 🙏🏽