Day 97: Jesus Can Transofrm Anyone

Acts 9:1-25; Joshua 3:1-5:1; Job 22

The Saul to Paul transformation demonstrates the incredible power of Jesus.  Anyone can be changed because of Jesus’ life, death, and resurrection.  Then once we are changed, we must tell the world who Jesus is and what God has done.  Was everyone excited because of Saul’s conversion?  No, the Jewish leaders were confused (as I’m sure a lot of other people were too).  When the Lord changes a life that the world believes is unchangeable, it does make people stop and wonder.  Will that person face persecution because of their new faith?  You better believe it.  Saul went from wanting to kill the followers of Christ to being one of them—he knew the risks and because of the truth of Jesus, he was willing to take that risk.

The Israelites, after crossing the Jordan, pick up stones and make a monument in order to remember that day.  As Christians, I think we need to do the same.  No, you won’t need scuba gear, but we should collect things that remind us of important moments in our spiritual walk.  Perhaps it is a journal with thoughts and prayers.  Maybe a necklace or t-shirt that tells of a powerful event.  Why would the Israelites or ourselves need such things?  Because the moments when God seems so close and is doing powerful miracles will not last.  There will be times when we forget about God, what he has done for us, and how much he loves us.  He will seem far away and uncaring.  It is in those moments when we can look at those reminders of his incredible goodness and power and have hope that he is there and will be there for us.