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Scripture for the week: “I have heard from many about this man…” Acts 9:13
Dear Friend,
What do you hear about people? Do you hear the back-story or the God-story? Why is it that we listen to what isn’t good about a person rather than what God says about them? Why do people love to say “Well… I heard…” It’s almost like birds of prey gathering around road kill.
This scripture comes from the mouth of Ananias about the soon to be “Apostle Paul”. God told Ananias to lay hands on Paul and be his instrument of healing. First words from Ananias are “I have heard…” Now, don’t judge Ananias too harshly, he is just like most of us. He’s heard the dirt on Paul and it’s true! However, Paul is about to define the word “transformation”. Not only did he define it but gave us hope for you and every person you know.
Last week we had an amazing Resurrection Sunday service! We had hundreds of transformation stories displayed on 3×5 cards. About 40 of those people gave their story LIVE as a poster board testimony. (click here to watch) On one side the card tells what life was like before God stepped in… the “back-story”. The other side tells about transformation… the “God-story”. It was a celebration of transformation!!!! One person was sitting behind some of the stories and said “the way you see a person depends on where you’re sitting… your viewpoint.”
Do you see people’s back-story or God-story? How about your own back-story? Let’s commit to hear God’s words about today and the future. Let’s pray that our viewpoint comes from the transformative resurrection power of God.
Pray this prayer:
God I want to see the transforming power of your resurrection in my life and in the life of others. There are things that you believe are possible for me and others that I can’t see yet. I choose to change my viewpoint and open myself to God’s viewpoint that comes in my life, right now, as I surrender to you. I keep my eyes wide open and my words saying what you say about today and the future. Amen.
We begin a new series of talks about this very issue in our new series called Overhaulin’. The sights and sounds of this series are going to change our lives for eternity. Through looking at the life of Paul we are going to understand transformation like never before! Don’t miss a single week and be sure to invite a friend!
Overhaulin’ for Jesus,
Scott and Clare
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