God's Glory Church

“He asked, ‘Who are you, Lord?'” – Acts 9:5

At the age of sixteen, Louis Rodriguez was already going to prison for selling drugs. Now, arrested for attempted murder, he is back in prison and awaiting a life sentence. However, it was there that God spoke to him. While behind bars, young Louis remembered his childhood and how his mother always took him to church. And now he felt God’s call. Eventually, Louis repented of his sins and came to Jesus.

In the book of the Acts of the Apostles, we meet a zealous Jew named Saul, who was later nicknamed Paul. He brutally persecuted Christians and lived by these murders (Acts 9:1). He was also present at the execution of Stephen (Acts 7:58). Despite Saul’s guilt, God literally spoke to him. On the way to Damascus, Saul was blinded by the light from which Jesus addressed him: “Why are you persecuting Me?” (Acts 9:4). Saul asked, “Who are you, Lord?” (v. 5). And that was the beginning of his new life. He came to Jesus.

Louis Rodríguez served some time, but was later granted parole. Since then, he began to serve God, devoting his life to serving in prisons in the United States and Central America.

God specializes in restoring the worst of us. He speaks to our guilt-ridden hearts and lives. Perhaps it is time for you to repent of your sins and come to Jesus.

What guilt do you feel or have felt? How does God call or has called you to Himself?

Lord Jesus, I have moved away from You, but I feel Your call in my heart. Forgive my sins.

By: Kenneth Petersen (guest)