Grace. // Acts 22
One day, while reading in my Bible, I came upon chapter 22 of Acts. I read Paul's defense before the crowd, when he gave his testimony. Later on, as I was thinking back to it, this exchange is what came to my mind... Paul: God, they won't listen to me. They know all that I have done. I was there when Stephen was stoned – I assisted in killing one of Your faithful followers. Why should You forgive me? God: I know all that you have done, My beloved. And I have loved and redeemed you in spite of it all. Paul: But, God I don't understand. I'm so undeserving. Why would you do this for me? God: I'm doing this because I love you, Paul. I have great plans for your life. You don't need to understand, only to follow. Paul: Okay. I believe. I'll do as you ask. One more question? God: Yes? Paul: ...what is this called, Lord? God: This is grace, My child. “Let us therefore come boldly unto the thron...