S – I remained personally unknown to the Judean churches that are in Christ. ²³ They simply kept hearing, “He who formerly persecuted us now preaches the faith he once tried to destroy.

 Galatians 1:22–23 CSB

O – Paul’s journey takes him away from the apostles and the Judean churches.  Although distant, his message of Jesus lines up.  More amazing is the word of the one who used to persecute Christians is now preaching the same message.

A – We all make mistakes and fail.  God’s redemptive power allows for our worst sins to be forgiven.  God can take those and turn them into a powerful part of our testimony and direction.

R – Lord, thank you for your grace.  I ask for Your forgiveness for my sins. I ask that you will use this moment as a catalyst for growth for me.  Help me to see you working in my life so that I don’t just see a scar but another part of my testimony.