When God does a work it is beautiful! It is thorough, costly, deep, pure and enduring.
God had gotten Saul's attention on the ground smacking, blind humbling Damascus road. (Acts 9) But Saul was going to stay 3 long years in that city until Jews started accepting that he had actually changed sides and would not kill them. Then it would be another eleven years before Saul was ready to go out and establish churches. The fiery zealous man of God had much to learn.
He needed to know the love of this Jesus that he had met on that road. He needed to know that he was entering a tough battle and there would be troubles galore. But mostly he needed to be grounded in the truth that would set countless others free.
The man we know as Paul left some 14 letters that would inspire innumerable Christ seekers for thousands of years. The joy and hope his words give us is a treasure that endures.
Lord, even as it takes precious time, do Your beautiful work in me.
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