WEDNESDAY'S WORD: Ephesians 3:8

"To me, who am less than the least of all the saints, this grace was given, that I should preach among the Gentiles the unsearchable riches of Christ."
Ephesians 3:8

Throughout the life of the apostle Paul, he never forgot who he was in relation to God's amazing grace. As a persecutor of the church, he was astounded that God would convict him, convert him, change him, and call him. It truly is remarkable to realize that so much of the New Testament was written by someone who demonstrated extreme hatred towards the developing body of Christ in Jerusalem, and beyond. Even in his final years of life, Paul would reflect upon his journey and rejoice in what Jesus had done, and what He continued to do in and through his remarkable life.

The link below opens a testimony that I posted two years ago concerning my own walk of faith. I can certainly look back and see so many embarrassing failures in my life. If my gaze, however, remains upon what I did, or said, or even thought, that was wrong, I will be forever crippled spiritually. Like Paul, we need not forget what we were and what we've done, for they are clear reminders that God's grace is greater than all our sin. But at the same time we must not bury ourselves in emotional remorse about yesterday, and then forget that He has a greater plan for today, as well as for tomorrow!

If you are new to my Wednesday's Word and Seeking Him ministry via social media and email, I encourage you to find the time to read this post, and to read all the posts consecutively to grasp what God has been accomplishing in my life. On more than one occasion, some with very soft testimonies of experiential grace have said that I should not preach my testimony in a way that exalts the pleasures of sin. I have never believed that I have been guilty of such nonsense, as my motive was to always exalt the person of Christ and the power of the gospel to change anyone and everyone who trusts in Him! Pondering this kind of advice always led me to evaluate Paul's use of his personal testimony, as he encouraged others to repent and believe the gospel. So, I believe that I'll just keep on telling my story to those who will listen. And maybe, just maybe, some of those who listen, will listen and BELIEVE!

"To God be the glory, great things He hath done!"

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