Saul who had persecuted Christians saw the light (Literally) and became Paul.

1 Timothy 1:12-17 speaks of how he acknowledged his history:

¹² I thank Christ Jesus our Lord, who has given me strength, that he considered me trustworthy, appointing me to his service. ¹³ Even though I was once a blasphemer and a persecutor and a violent man, I was shown mercy because I acted in ignorance and unbelief. ¹⁴ The grace of our Lord was poured out on me abundantly, along with the faith and love that are in Christ Jesus. ¹⁵ Here is a trustworthy saying that deserves full acceptance: Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners—of whom I am the worst. ¹⁶ But for that very reason I was shown mercy so that in me, the worst of sinners, Christ Jesus might display his immense patience as an example for those who would believe in him and receive eternal life. ¹⁷ Now to the King eternal, immortal, invisible, the only God, be honor and glory for ever and ever. Amen.

Putting things in perspective, Understanding you are not worthy of God’s forgiveness is the first step toward realizing you need to confess them to God who already knows them.

1 John 1:8-10  If we claim to be without sin, we deceive ourselves and the truth is not in us. ⁹ If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness. ¹⁰ If we claim we have not sinned, we make him out to be a liar and his word is not in us.

The only way to heaven is through the forgiveness of sins paid for by Jesus Christ.

John 14:6-7 Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me. ⁷ If you really know me, you will know my Father as well. From now on, you do know him and have seen him.”

John 8:12 tells of Jesus being the Light: When Jesus spoke again to the people, he said, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.”

Saul saw the Light the hard way; you can avoid that by praying today for Jesus to come into your heart. He is waiting for you.

11/02/2025

Garth Sparks AUTHOR

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