No one falls outside the reach of God's grace.
What is the most unlikely event that has ever happened in your life? Or the biggest change that took place? I went from being a simple pastor’s son to becoming a well-known worship leader.
But that still pales in insignificance compared to the changes that happen in Saul’s life, or should I say Paul’s life?
Saul is a determined and merciless persecutor. With letters in his pocket, he travels to Damascus to arrest followers of “the Way.” He believes he is serving God. His zeal is sincere, but his direction is wrong.
Then the light breaks through. A light from heaven casts him to the ground. “Saul, Saul, why do you persecute Me?” (Acts 9:4).
It is not only a confrontation, but a revelation. Jesus lives! And whoever touches His church, touches Him too. Saul becomes blind. The strong persecutor becomes dependent. For three days, he waits in darkness.
On the other side of the city, Ananias is ordered to go to Saul. Understandably, he protests. This man was having Christians arrested. But God says: “He is My chosen instrument.” (Acts 9:15).
Grace is radical here. And with the forgiveness, God also gives a radically new calling. Saul becomes Paul. The persecutor becomes a follower. Not because he deserves it, but because Christ seizes him.
Acts 9 shows that no one falls outside the reach of God's grace. And that calling often begins with surrender. Perhaps we carry labels over people— or over ourselves—that God has already broken.
Are there areas in your life where you still need radical change? Ways you need to surrender to God?
Let’s pray together:
Heavenly Father, take my heart and change me where I go wrong. Make my life a powerful testimony of Your grace. In Jesus’ name, amen.
