BUT THEN...
Today's reading: Galatians 1-3

"You know what I was like when I followed the Jewish religion--how I violently persecuted the Christians. I did my best to get rid of them...But then something happened..." Galatians 1:13-15 NLT

Paul's testimony is recorded several times in the Bible, but I have to tell you, this telling of it is my favorite...simply because of the wording used to convey the excitement, the intensity and the grace bestowed upon him at salvation. The way he leads listeners into the climax of the story. The lure he places in his telling of it that catches the reader and urges them to continue.

Why? Well, because as different as our pasts may be--he and I both were miraculously saved, graciously redeemed and carefully chosen to receive the gift of eternity with our Savior. Neither he nor I deserved anything but hell, but have been heaped with blessings, promises and mercy!

Sounds a lot like your story, too?