31 May 2015

And Ananias went his way, and entered into the house; and putting his hands on him said, Brother Saul, the Lord, even Jesus, that appeared unto thee in the way as thou camest, hath sent me, that thou mightest receive thy sight, and be filled with the Holy Ghost. (Acts 9:17) 

Saul, the church's greatest enemy was transformed in to one its most passionate, dedicated and inspiring  leaders ( became apostle Paul after his encounter with Jesus Christ). If we notice the Holy Spirit not only brought the change in Saul but instilled boldness to early followers of Christ to overcome Satan's barriers to see grace triumph over their enemies. For Saul to become Paul and to bring about change in the world and to be called as an apostle he had to be filled and empowered by the Holy Spirit. The God who turned an enemy into a friend can turn around situations in ways no one expects, he can cause our oppressors to be changed, for our trails to bring transformation of hearts!!!