Acts 9:1-5
1Meanwhile Saul, still breathing out threats[a]to murder[b] the Lord’s disciples, went to the high priest 2 and requested letters from him to the synagogues[c] in Damascus, so that if he found any who belonged to the Way,[d] either men or women, he could bring them as prisoners[e] to Jerusalem.[f]3 As he was going along, approaching[g] Damascus, suddenly a light from heaven flashed[h] around him. 4 He[i]fell to the ground and heard a voice saying to him, “Saul, Saul,[j] why are you persecuting me?”[k]5 So he said, “Who are you, Lord?” He replied, “I am Jesus whom you are persecuting!
Quickword: An Authentic Encounter With Jesus.
Saul continued to make threats against the disciples of Jesus. He went to the high priest and requested letters to the synagogue that gave him permission to arrest the men and women of the way (followers of Christ). As Saul made his way to Damascus, he was struck by a bright shining light from Heaven that knockEd him to the ground. Once he was knocked to the ground, he heard a voice calling his name, Saul, Saul, why are you persecuting me? Saul replied, who are you Lord? The Lord replied, I am Jesus whom you are persecuting. Saul had an authentic encounter with Jesus.
My brothers and my sisters, how many of you remember when you met Jesus.? Your conversion story may not be as dramactic as Saul’s but if you have ever had an authentic encounter, you can testify that your life has never been the same.
- Jesus meets us right where we are, even if we are against Him.
- When we have an authentic encounter with Jesus, our lives will never be the same.
- Jesus reveals himself to us, we just have to have the faith to see Him.
If you ever have an authentic encounter with Jesus, you will know. When we come into contact with Him, our lives will never be the same.
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