resilience | lent devotions

“Saul was still breathing out murderous threats against the Lord’s disciples. He went to the high priest and asked him for letters to the synagogues in Damascus, so that if he found any there who belonged to the Way, whether men or women, he might take them as prisoners to Jerusalem. As he neared Damascus on his journey, suddenly a light from heaven flashed around him. He fell to the ground and heard a voice say to him, “Saul, Saul, why do you persecute me?” Acts 9:1-4, NIV

One of the most profound things Jesus does after his resurrection is appear in person to an enemy. Saul is on his way to Damascus to destroy those who believe in Jesus. And Jesus meets him on the road. And what he does with Saul is extraordinary. He doesn’t rant and rave about Saul’s behaviour. He doesn’t condemn him to an eternity in hell. He simply shows Saul who he is - the risen, glorified Jesus - and leaves who he is to do the talking.

I am convinced that the best way to help people to come to know Jesus is to show them who he is. Our lives always speak louder than our words. Be resilient in your witness. You are great at showing people who Jesus is.

Let’s pray
Thank you, Lord, for all the blessings; you have given me more than I could ever have imagined. My spirit soars when I think of your goodness to me. Thank you that my life shouts praise to you. Let it shout louder. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

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