RTW November 10
Expect The Unexpected
As he was approaching Damascus on this mission, a light from heaven suddenly shone down around him.
Acts 9:3
My Takeaways
Something Old
“With official papers in hand and a regiment of men by his side, Saul readied himself for the 6-day, 130-mile journey to Damascus. He was in full pursuit to put an end to the Christianity craziness. In all his zeal and fury, I feel quite certain that Saul never considered that he himself was being pursued.” Yes, No, and Maybe ~ Living with the God of Immeasurably More by Wendy Pope
- It’s often in the unexpected moments that we receive more than we ever expected from God.
- Salvation is available to anyone no matter how sordid their past.
- The proof of a Damascus road experience isn’t whether someone hears us say a prayer, but how we live our life after saying yes.
Something New
Remember the how the Jews and the Samaritans didn’t get along. Remember the woman at the well.
Jesus came to save the Samaritans, too!
Click to read David Guzik’s thoughts on the Holy Spirit and the Samaritans in Acts 8:14-17.
Something to Do
For the Pursuer’s pursuit of my unsaved friends and family.