February 2, 2012 - Acts 22:9

“’My companions saw the light, but they did not understand the voice of him who was speaking to me.’” Acts 22:9.
Paul began to tell the story of how he was confronted by Jesus while on his way to arrest and imprison Christians in Damascus. While riding along with others, Paul was quite suddenly knocked off his feet and was lying in the dirt. A light shown all around him and the voice of Jesus spoke to him. While those who came with him were aware of the light, no one understood what was going on. They knew something had happened to Paul but did not understood what it was all about.
There are times when those around us just may not understand what has happened to us. We became a follower of Jesus, and those around us wondered what happened. One of my closest friends didn’t understand what happened to me when I chose to follow Jesus, and when I attempted to explain, he refused to accept my answer. It stayed that way for 40 years. On his death bed, something amazing happened and he finally understood. Sometimes it just takes that long…or maybe even longer. Paul was determined to journey onward, no matter what those around him thought. He now had a higher purpose and decided, with conviction, to move toward the new Light.
Questions to consider: Do you have people around you that just don’t understand what has happened to you? How does that make you feel? Does that, in any way, hinder you from moving forward in your faith journey? If so, how can you break through?
Prayer: Father, I am so grateful for what You have done in my life. Help me to press forward in my journey with You in order to better serve You and those around me. Amen.