Last time Rev. Beckingham was with us, he said, "God will break you before He fills you." Could that be one way?
Consider Saul, in Acts 9, going about his business of persecuting those who were following the Jesus Way:
3-4 He set off. When he got to the outskirts of Damascus, he was suddenly dazed by a blinding flash of light. As he fell to the ground, he heard a voice: “Saul, Saul, why are you out to get me?”
He was blinded and had to be led off by his companions. That would get your attention, wouldn’t it?
And then what? What does Jesus do after he has got our attention?
Let’s consider Saul’s experience again.
17-19 So Ananias went and found the house, placed his hands on blind Saul, and said, “Brother Saul, the Master sent me, the same Jesus you saw on your way here. He sent me so you could see again and be filled with the Holy Spirit.” No sooner were the words out of his mouth than something like scales fell from Saul’s eyes—he could see again! He got to his feet, was baptized, and sat down with them to a hearty meal.
This time, Jesus sends another person to participate in what he is doing.
Is this what a New Beginning might look like?
This Sunday, Rev. Beckingham is going to consider Saul’s experience and other opportunities for New Beginnings, and gather us at the Lord’s Table.
After Worship, I hope you’ll stay for Circle Conversation. Last time Paul was with us he sparked another question in me…
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