“Who are you, Lord?” Saul asked. “I am Jesus, whom you are persecuting,” he replied. “Now get up and go into the city, and you will be told what you must do.” The men traveling with Saul stood there speechless; they heard the sound but did not see anyone. Saul got up from the ground, but when he opened his eyes, he could see nothing. So, they led him by the hand into Damascus. For three days he was blind, and did not eat or drink anything.” Acts 9:5-9
As I read these verses about Jesus speaking to Saul, my mind imagined that the Holy Spirit must be communicating with some of the gang members in Haiti today. We don’t know for sure, but pray that it is taking place. I read in a devotion by Chuck Swindoll that C. S. Lewis likened God's conquering work of Saul's rebel will to a divine chess player: systematically, patiently maneuvering his opponent into a corner until finally he concedes. I pray that is taking place in Haiti today. Perhaps the gang leader called ‘Barbeque’ is being maneuvered into a corner. What a blessing that would be during Lent or Holy Week.
Here in my home, probably yours as well, are an abundant supply of provisions to sustain our lives. Not so in Haiti. The word ‘starvation’ has been used in the news quite often this week. Today and tomorrow, please join me in praying for an end to starvation and chaos in Haiti; in God’s time and in His way. Haiti is in need of a God sized, abundant blessing to take place in the lives of His faithful children. An abundant blessing they can use to open the eyes of the lost souls still living in their country. I am going to close this Saturday, with the words from the song ‘Abundantly’ that was written by Don Wharton.
“I was the little kid whom no one could convince to only paint inside the lines. When they saw black and white, I saw rainbows burning bright with colors over-flowing from my mind. It’s still the same today as I turn each brand-new page. If I must scale a purple mountain, or cross a red-hot field of fire; if I must tread a cold blue ocean, it’s still my heart’s desire to live each day that God has given me… ABUNDANTLY! To dream the biggest dreams, accomplish worthy deeds, and make a difference in this world, it takes someone who can boldly take a stand, to do whatever God calls them to do. No matter what it takes, I’m going to take that leap of faith. If I must scale the steepest mountain or cross and angry field of fire; if I must tread the coldest ocean, it’s still my heart’s desire to live each day that God has given me ABUNDANTLY! I want to live this life ABUNDANTLY! A life worth living is worth living purposely. If I must scale the highest mountain or cross the unforgiving fire; if I must tread the deepest ocean, it’s still my heart’s desire to live each day that God has given me ABUNDANTLY!!”
Heavenly Father, you have called your servants to ventures of which we cannot see the ending, by paths as yet untrodden, through perils unknown. Give us faith to go out with good courage, not knowing where we go but only that your hand is leading us and your love supporting us through Jesus Christ our Lord and Savior. Amen.
May God be with you,
Jay