Reading
SAA Notes
Paul gives his testimony of how Jesus won his love and faith, and commissioned him. It is a good exercise to work out a statement of about three to five minutes length on how Jesus won your love and faith, and what He has commissioned you to do.
SJA Notes
* God Above, Your word is true. Thank You for this truth today.
“And when the blood of Stephen your witness was being shed, I myself was standing by and approving …”
Paul is clear about his involvement (and guilt) in the death of Stephen.
Stephen who sank to his knees and he was being stoned to death – He prayed for forgiveness for those who were killing him.
And Jesus called Paul!
How wonderful this is. Good out of bad. Benefit out of loss. Blessing out of curse.
This is how God works, then and now.
Praise God for His mercy to us. His steadfast love that wraps us up. His sovereign will that we submit under. His voice that calls us.
* Father God,
Please call our loved ones, our friends and family that are outside the camp.
Please bring them in!
May we reflect Your light faithfully to those around us.
Amen.