Do you ever wonder why God causes some people to go from completely “anti-Christian” to incredibly devout productive Christian authors, pastors and evangelists?
The most obvious from Bible times was Paul who God turned from persecuting Christians to being instrumental in the rapid growth of the early church.
Some others are CS Lewis, the author of Christian books including the Chronicles of Narnia, Mere Christianity, and many others. He writes of being an atheist until his 30’s then God used him to write some of the best non-fiction Christian books and Novels.
Another interesting person that made a dramatic conversion is an author named Lee Strobel, a Yale educated lawyer and journalist, who was an avowed atheist until his wife became a Christian. He began researching Christianity in order to disprove it to his wife, and found himself accepting Christianity. He has subsequently written many Christian books including, The Case for Christ, and The Case for a Creator. His story was recently turned the movie The Case For Christ.(click here for review)
It is truly amazing what God can do with people. In Philippians 2:12,13 Paul writes, “..Work hard to show the results of your salvation, obeying God with deep reverence and fear. For God is working in you, giving you the desire and the power to do what pleases him.” It is God working through these people and us that makes the difference.
Dear Lord your power is amazing. Help us never forget how, if it is your will, you make dramatic changes that we would never expect in people. Help us obey you and give us the desire and power to do your will, as well. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.
I’ve heard often from folks that God loves us just the way we are. I don’t believe that. God loves us in spite of who we are and he loves us all equally. Christ did not die on the cross so we could remain just as we are. Becoming a Christian does and should change us. We become what God wants us to be and with time maybe close to all He wants us to be. Isn’t that why we read the Bible and pray. We’re children of God! We sometimes disobey and our Father disciplines us and we ask for forgiveness and we pray, read our Bible and strive to do the will of God. We do these things because we are now redeemed, blood bought, controlled by the Spirit of the Living God. Amen!
I was once an atheist. I was living for myself and the Good Lord saved me. Almost 43 years now. I am so great full for that. I wish it and pray for it for all. It is our only hope. Amen!