[Lord, You have been our dwelling place in all generations…from
everlasting to everlasting Psalm
90:1-2
During this season of reflection and renewal, join me, and let's
explore God’s Presence, our dwelling place. Are you dwelling in the presence of
God? ~ Donna Howell Oswalt]
“As [Saul] was
nearing Damascus on this mission, a brilliant light from heaven suddenly beamed
down upon him! He fell to the ground and heard a voice saying to him, “Saul! Saul! Why are you persecuting me?”
“Who are you, sir?” Saul asked. And the voice replied. “I am Jesus, the one you are persecuting! Now get up and go into the
city, and you will be told what you are to do.” Acts
9:3-6 NLT
Saul, well-educated, steeped in Judaism, a Pharisee of
Pharisees, continues his mission to persecute all who profess belief in Christ.
Saul is present at the stoning of Stephen, one of the seven designated
spiritual leaders of the early church. After this, a great persecution against
the church begins in Jerusalem and many believers scatter to various regions of
Judea and Samaria. Saul begins going everywhere
to devastate the church. He went from house to house, dragging both men and
women to throw them into jail. Then, on
the road to Damascus Saul encounters Jesus.
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