Devotion:
Read Acts 9:19b-22.
Saul’s life and worldview had been dramatically changed. He had been working with zealous commitment to get rid of the movement known as “The Way” who were the followers of Jesus Christ. He had no doubt that they were deceiving the people of God and therefore had to be destroyed. But then Jesus confronted him and convinced him that he was actually working against God in what he was doing. Now he was going to work for Jesus. Now he would also be part of “The Way.” Now he was headed in a completely different direction with his life.
It raises the question for all of us: what do you do with your life when everything changes? Here is what Saul did: he gathered with other disciples and began to tell other people about Jesus. It’s a good basic pattern to use for all who follow Jesus: meet with other Christians as often as you can and tell others about Jesus. Meet with other Christians to worship God together, to fellowship with and support each other, to study and learn more about the Scriptures and what it means to live a Christian life and to serve the needs of others. In addition to those actions with other Christians, look for opportunities to be with those who are not followers of Jesus, to build relationships with them and help them come to know and serve him.
So, no matter what changes in your life, remember this basic pattern to live by: meet with other Christians as much as you can and tell other people about Jesus Christ as much as you can.
Personal Worship Option:
How might you increase your connections with both Christians and non-Christians in order to follow this pattern?
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