I have always been drawn to the life of Paul. He is real and I identify greatly with his life and writings. A while back I was thinking about how to express the journey from growing up in church but not being saved, to a life in the Body of Christ and true salvation. I came up with nothing. My words seemed to only make things more confusing than they already were. Then it was like a light bulb went on. . .Paul.
As I think about the apostle Paul, I quickly understand him. I grew up in church learning the Bible stories, he grew up in the synagogue with the Torah. I went to Bible college and questioned the teachings of my peers and professors, Paul spoke out against those who followed the teachings of Jesus. Christ met me one day in my dormroom, Paul was met on the road to Damascus. From that moment on, we were never the same.
The Lord took two people from two different times, places and points in their lives and reached down and chose them to walk a common path. I know that I will never fully comprehend the wisdom of God. Why would he choose to save those who once persecuted and doubted Him? It is amazing to think about.
When I think of the grace and mercy of God, I can't help but remember the testimony of Paul's life. As he rises from Saul persecutor of Christians to Paul the apostle of Christ, it is hard to deny that the Lord is sovereign and mighty. I pray that all our lives and testimonies could be used as his was and continue to be.
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HEART OF PAUL
I've walked the roads of every town
And I've seen the streets of lies
Now I've turned my back on compromise
And I walk with my head up high
I am alive down on my knees
The Truth is inside of me
And I will not hide when they accuse me
'Cause the Spirit inside sets me free
Looked at the world through angry eyes
And I've walked in the shadows of fear
Now I've tasted the love of my Savior
And nothing can take me from here
I've been blind to my circumstance
And I've cursed God's holy name
Now I've seen the tears in my Jesus' eyes
And I'm called to suffer the same
I wanna be where You are,
Flyin' so high and free
I wanna see the world through Your eyes,
Not the things of me
I give my all, I give my life,
I give You everything
For me to suffer for You is gain
©2002 Tonya Betz
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