God Can Change Anyone

July 18, 2008 by Shane Kastler.

“For I am the least of the apostles, and not fit to be called an apostle, because I persecuted the church of God.” (1 Corinthians 15:9 NASB) There once lived a man who was so vicious, mean-spirited, and hateful that most thought he was incapable of change.  There were a lot of things he hated in life, but the thing he hated most was Christianity.  This man lived in a day and age in which Christians could be prosecuted, jailed, and even executed for their faith; and he did all he could to rid the world of them.  He would chase them down and have them imprisoned and gender made no difference to him.  Men and women alike were in mortal danger if he was near.  At that time he was known as Saul of Tarsus.  But you probably know him by his other name, The Apostle Paul.

            Paul is remembered as one of the greatest Christians who ever lived.  His love for Jesus led him to embrace a life of suffering and persecution for the gospel.  But he started out as the persecutor, before he became the persecuted.  Jesus changed his life forever when he encountered Paul on the road to

            Perhaps you don’t see yourself as wicked as Saul of Tarsus was.  Yet, you are a sinner just the same.  The Bible tells us “all have sinned and fallen short of the glory of God.” (Romans 3:23)  And the only remedy for this sin is faith in Christ as Supreme Lord and Savior.  Will you turn from sin, and place your faith in Him as Lord?  Do you believe in His death, burial, and resurrection?  Do you believe He is coming again?  Are you living for Him daily?

            Saul of Tarsus is proof that God can indeed save anyone.  And Saul is also proof that no one can save themselves.  Saul thought he was working his way to Heaven by being a good Jew by persecuting Christians.  But no matter how good we think we are….we’re never really good enough.  Only Jesus was good enough.  Therefore it’s only through Him that we can be granted eternal life. 

            If you’ve never turned to Christ in full repentance, I encourage you to do it today.  Give Him your life, and He will give you eternal life.  After all, if Saul can be saved, anyone can be saved.  Even you.

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