This past Sunday, Bill Robinson recently spoke to our church about a truth that often gets overlooked — especially when we get too caught up in our shortcomings and failures. The author ofIncarnate Leadership said that when Christ interrupted Saul(before he was Paul) on the road to Damascus, he saw and chosea zealous, persistent, obedient, academic servant-leader. Saul of course had a reputation for the violent religious persecution of those belonging to the new movement of Christ, called “The Way,” and it’s clear that Christians were fearful of him (Acts 9:13).
Saul was “re-purposed” for God’s purposes.
I love this. I love that God doesn’t see all the stuff-about-me as counterproductive to his plans. I love that he sees me. He chooses me. Think about that… sure there is a bunch of baggage (poor decisions, moral failure, …straight-up-sin) attached to our story. But it doesn’t deter Him. He sees what is good and bad and chooses to give us HIS SON and HIS LIFE! (…you hear it, right? Real life in Jesus Christ!)
So today…take a breath and hear his voice calling out to you.
My child, I have great plans for you. I made you and I delight in the ways you are unique, strong and gifted. I’m joining you in your day so that together we can bring my light to your campus…and this world I love. Will you join me?
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