"All they knew was that people were saying, "The one who used to persecute us now preaches the very faith he tried to destroy! And they gave glory to God because of me."
We read all throughout Paul's writings about the "New Life" found in Christ Jesus. Paul teaches us the changes that are made within one who is filled with Christ.
“So I advise you to live according to your new life in the Holy Spirit. Then you won't be doing what your sinful nature craves." Galatians 5: 16
"Those who are dominated by the sinful nature think about sinful things, but those who are controlled by the Holy Spirit think about things that please the Spirit." Romans 8:5
So let me ask you this...
How do you know if you have experienced the transformation?
Would you agree with me that your attitude, thoughts, life-style etc would be completely transformed?
Paul had a huge transformation take place within him. It was evident and real. In fact it was so life changing it left him blind for several days.
I often wonder what those days were like for Paul. Did he immediately know or did it take him awhile to process all that had happened.
The Lord truly changed Paul's life. It was evident to everyone in Bible times and it is evident to all of us today.
We see these life transformations in others; do we see the transformation in ourselves?
Jesus sometimes I wonder if I have fully given You all the control of my life. Have I surrendered to my old ways of living? I know I am Yours and that You are in me, so help me step aside so that You can complete the transformation process within me. Amen
