Paul

Today I am reminded of Paul. A man who, in the worlds eyes was a murderer, scary and zealous. Yet, this very man, a sinner, was SOUGHT by God and APPROACHED by JESUS!

We could ask WHY? What on earth did Paul “do” to deserve a visitation from Jesus Himself and forgiveness for His heinous crimes against followers of Christ? He “did” nothing to deserve this great  honor. He simply was pursued by Gods love and will.

God has pursued me, as He did Paul. In my sin, in my zeal apart from Him He shows me grace and leads me into service to and surrender to Him and His call. There is no life outside of serving Christ. Paul understood this.

What a blessing to be reminded today of the truth that a man, so far from God, was sought out and literally approached by JESUS! The reminder that our God is worth surrendering it all for! Our God is in the business of seeking us out, even when we are, in mans eyes, far from Him...

God, draw my heart closer still to You! I want to know You more! I want to be sought by You! I want to have intimate encounters with Jesus! Pursue me! Seek me! Let me be surrendered to Your service! In Jesus name, amen!