Wow what a great biography of a great man of God. One cannot help but read about Paul and be encouraged to stand for Christ no matter what may come. Today I want to focus on Acts 9:16, 23-25, 29. As you look at this passage you may want to just read all of chapter 9. As you read it you will become aware quickly that this is the story of Saul who was persecuting Christians. Who then meets Jesus and is quickly changed to Paul who suffers intense persecution for Christ sake. Look at verse 16 and notice Jesus is speaking to Anaias telling him that Paul will suffer for the name of Christ. Then just a few verses later in 23-25 he is suffering all ready. Because the Jews who he once served, are out to kill him because of his stand for Christ. I find this amazing. Here is Saul who has just been heading down a road to persecute Christians, he meets Jesus and now he is being persecuted for Christ. What I find most incredible is that this is immediate. It isn’t like Paul has been saved for 20 years and then decides to stand for Christ. No Paul has been saved several days (vs. 19) and at once he starts preaching and standing for Christ (vs. 20). Wow makes me look at myself in disgust. Because I was saved as a boy and yet never lived for him till I was in college where it was easy because I went to a Christian school. How about you?
Father I must admit I am ashamed of my lack of commitment to you. Give me strength today to stand for you. Give me strength today to proclaim you in life. May others see in me your son and may I be willing to stand for you no matter what may come my way.
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