Throughout this year, the Texas Southern BSM
has seen God impact multiple lives. One of the most memorable stories,
Jamie Russell, BSM director says, was that of a young lady named Fatima.
"Fatima was very honest and admitted that even though her family had always attended church she was not a Christian. During one of our twenty minute check-ins, as we read through Acts 9, Fatima abruptly interrupted our reading. She excitedly proclaimed, “He did that, God did that for Paul?” I simply answered, “Yes, He did.” She began to weep profusely and exclaimed, “He can do that for me!” Her entire countenance changed as we continued the passage. At the end of our twenty minute check-in she said she was so excited because she finally understood that God truly has the power to change hearts. Fatima’s humble realization of the hope that Christ Jesus gives us through salvation was overwhelming."
"Fatima was very honest and admitted that even though her family had always attended church she was not a Christian. During one of our twenty minute check-ins, as we read through Acts 9, Fatima abruptly interrupted our reading. She excitedly proclaimed, “He did that, God did that for Paul?” I simply answered, “Yes, He did.” She began to weep profusely and exclaimed, “He can do that for me!” Her entire countenance changed as we continued the passage. At the end of our twenty minute check-in she said she was so excited because she finally understood that God truly has the power to change hearts. Fatima’s humble realization of the hope that Christ Jesus gives us through salvation was overwhelming."
As I read through 2 Corinthians, I see where God continued to change Paul's heart according to the situation he was facing in the church. God was not done with changing Paul's heart in Acts 9. Heart change seems to be the norm for the Christian life. Is it the norm for your life? For this week? We will look at that Sunday and see how God wants to keep changing our hearts and our minds.
For the journey...
Tim
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