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Transformed by Grace: A Journey of Faith and Overcoming
My friends, I want to share with you a story, not just any story, but a journey of transformation and finding strength in God to overcome life’s greatest challenges. It’s a tale that mirrors the experiences of Nehemiah rebuilding the walls and the Apostle Paul’s conversion, stories of hope, faith, and divine intervention that speak directly to our hearts, much like the message in Philippians 4:13, “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.”
Imagine, for a moment, walking a path so contrary to your destiny that it consumes you, much like Saul of Tarsus, who was fervently opposed to Christians, his life dedicated to a pursuit that darkened his soul. My life, too, was once defined by a relentless chase of what I thought was success, a pursuit that led me further away from my true purpose and from God. This journey was reminiscent of Proverbs 14:12, “There is a way that seems right to a man, but its end is the way to death.”
But then, akin to Saul’s journey on the road to Damascus, I encountered a moment of divine grace that stopped me in my tracks. It wasn’t a blinding light, but a moment of sheer vulnerability, a realization that my strength alone was insufficient to conquer the challenges before me. In my darkest hour, I heard a whisper in my heart, reminding me of Paul’s transformation, how he was led from darkness into light through God’s love and mercy, echoing 2 Corinthians 4:6, “For God, who said, ‘Let light shine out of darkness,’ made his light shine in our hearts to give us the light of the knowledge of God’s glory displayed in the face of Christ.”
This whisper was my Damascus moment, a call to surrender my struggles and find strength in God. Like Paul, I experienced a profound transformation. It was as if scales fell from my eyes, and I saw the world with newfound clarity and purpose. I realized that, through faith, I was saved, not by my own deeds but by the grace of God (Ephesians 2:8-9), “For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God— not by works, so that no one can boast.”
My friends, I learned that no temptation, no challenge, is too great to overcome with God by our side. As 1 Corinthians 10:13 assures us, “No temptation has overtaken you except what is common to mankind. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you can endure it.”
Let this story be a beacon of hope for anyone walking through a season of struggle. Remember, transformation through faith is not just a biblical ideal but a reality that each of us can experience. By turning to God, we find the strength to overcome our greatest challenges and embark on a path of purpose and service to others. Keep your faith strong, lean on God’s grace, and watch as He transforms your life in the most extraordinary ways.
We warmly invite you to come to the True Jesus Church’s bi-annual Evangelical Service and Spiritual Convocation. See details below.
18-21 April, 2024 Evangelical Service and Spiritual Convocation
Thursday, 18 April, 2024 6:50PM to 8:10PM
Friday and Saturday, 19-20 April, 2024 9:00AM to 8:10PM
Sunday, 21 April, 2024 9:00AM to 1:00PM
Complimentary lunch and dinner will be served.
Please find our church location below:
4N550 Church Road
Bensenville, IL 60106
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Email us at ilovejesus@tjc-chicago.org