Day 76 – The Road to Damascus
Other than Pentecost, this may be the best known event in Acts. Saul, a leading persecutor of the disciples, meets Jesus along the road. As is the case over and over, Jesus takes the initiative in the encounter. The last thing on Saul’s mind is following Jesus.
The encounter reminds us that we follow a living Lord and Savior. We do not follow a religion.
In Saul’s conversion we also see a changed life: even a new name in this case! We need to be wary when conversion does not entail change. Now the change can be fast, as in the case of Paul, or it can be slow. But some movement in a new direction is a sign of the Holy Spirit working within us.
Finally we see that Jesus’ call involves us in his plans. It is not typically as exciting as Paul’s future, but in some manner, when we are chosen, we are chosen to participate, not spectate (not a word – but the meaning is clear).
Think about your own encounter with the living Lord. What has changed? What is Jesus calling you to do?
I took Easter off, so apologies for the lateness of this post..
In Christ,
Randy
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