Acts 9:1-9 (NLT)
Saul’s Conversion
Meanwhile, Saul was uttering threats with every breath and was eager to kill the Lord’s followers. So he went to the high priest.2 He requested letters addressed to the synagogues in Damascus, asking for their cooperation in the arrest of any followers of the Way he found there. He wanted to bring them—both men and women—back to Jerusalem in chains.
3 As he was approaching Damascus on this mission, a light from heaven suddenly shone down around him. 4 He fell to the ground and heard a voice saying to him, “Saul! Saul! Why are you persecuting me?”
5 “Who are you, lord?” Saul asked.
And the voice replied, “I am Jesus, the one you are persecuting!6 Now get up and go into the city, and you will be told what you must do.”
7 The men with Saul stood speechless, for they heard the sound of someone’s voice but saw no one! 8 Saul picked himself up off the ground, but when he opened his eyes he was blind. So his companions led him by the hand to Damascus. 9 He remained there blind for three days and did not eat or drink.
Some of us have experienced events that have forever altered the course of our lives. It could have been the break up of a family, a life altering accident or an act of violence against us or a loved one. They have smacked us in the face and forced us to choose a path. Do we go to the left or the right? Do we cross a mountain range or a valley? Do we choose to go forward with Jesus or without?
One such event for me was the sudden death of my mother when I was 16. Unfortunately, I choose the hard road for a long time afterwards. But Jesus wouldn't leave me there. He kept pursuing me until I couldnt ignore Him any longer. I guess you could say He knocked me off my donkey.
If you're still on the ground, open your eyes. Let Jesus help you up and knock the dust off you. He'll walk you down the road of healing, He'll carry you if you need Him to. One thing is sure, He wont stop pursuing you until you stop ignoring Him.
Blessings, Cecilia
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