The Damascus Road

  • Series: Year Of The Message
  • by: David Crosby 10/12/08

The testimony of the Apostle Paul is recorded three times in the Book of Acts. This is an important story, and we should pay attention to it.

We have all been on the road lately. Saul of Tarsus was experiencing some "road rage" as he headed to Damascus to throw Christians in jail. God interrupted his journey and dramatically changed his passion. He stayed on the road, bu this time he was traveling as a Christian missionary rather than a hit man.

Journeys often give God an opportunity to do his work in us. Jacob was on a journey when God appeared to him at Bethel. Moses was on an occupational commute when he came across the burning bush. Elijah was on the run when he heard the still small voice.

Journeys have the potential to break up our routines, pry us out of our ruts, and help us see and hear what we may have been ignoring.

You could be on your "Damascus Road" right now, on a collision course with your Maker though you have not planned such a meeting and do not expect it. This is the intriguing dimension of Paul's experience on the road. In some ways, it is the experience of every man who discovers the presence of God in his life.

Without invitation or even warning, God breaks into our routine and claims us for his own. All that we can do is say, "Yes, Lord."