THE GREATEST MIRACLE THAT GOD DELIGHTS IN

in #steemchurch6 years ago (edited)

The greatest miracle is not making the cripple walk or the blind see, it is not about having a financial breakthrough, getting a new job. The greatest miracle is when a sinner become born again. God is so delighted and He pleased when a sinner repents:

I say unto you, that likewise joy shall be in heaven over one sinner that repents, more than over ninety and nine just persons, who need no repentance.Luke 15:7

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Our lives mean a lot to God for He bought us at price and this is why God doesn't want a single soul to perish. Sinners were one of the reasons why the son of God was manifested that they may have salvation. It is only God who understands the situation of a sinner and their struggle to break free from sin. Through the death of Jesus Christ grace was made available to us for we were all sinners and had fall short the glory of God.

For when we were yet without strength, in due time Christ died for the ungodly. For scarcely for a righteous man will one die: yet perhaps for a good man some would even dare to die. But God commends his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us. Romans 5:6-8

A CRIMINAL WHO BECAME AN APOSTLE

He narrated his story and it was indeed touching, everyone looked with awe wondering whether he had actually changed as he claimed. Apostle Paul's encounter with Christ was just enough to convert sinners to Christ.

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And Saul, yet breathing out threatenings and slaughter against the disciples of the Lord, went unto the high priest, And desired of him letters to Damascus to the synagogues, that if he found any of this way, whether they were men or women, he might bring them bound unto Jerusalem. And as he journeyed, he came near Damascus: and suddenly there shined round about him a light from heaven: And he fell to the earth, and heard a voice saying unto him, Saul, Saul, why do you persecute me? And he said, Who are you, Lord? And the Lord said, I am Jesus whom you persecute: it is hard for you to kick against the goads. And he trembling and astonished said, Lord, what will you have me to do? And the Lord said unto him, Arise, and go into the city, and it shall be told you what you must do. And the men who journeyed with him stood speechless, hearing a voice, but seeing no man. And Saul arose from the earth; and when his eyes were opened, he saw no man: but they led him by the hand, and brought him into Damascus. And he was three days without sight, and neither did eat nor drink. And there was a certain disciple at Damascus, named Ananias; and to him said the Lord in a vision, Ananias. And he said, Behold, I am here, Lord. And the Lord said unto him, Arise, and go into the street which is called Straight, and inquire in the house of Judas for one called Saul, of Tarsus: for, behold, he prays, And has seen in a vision a man named Ananias coming in, and putting his hands on him, that he might receive his sight. Then Ananias answered, Lord, I have heard by many of this man, how much evil he has done to your saints at Jerusalem: And here he has authority from the chief priests to bind all that call on your name. But the Lord said unto him, Go your way: for he is a chosen vessel unto me, to bear my name before the Gentiles, and kings, and the children of Israel: For I will show him what great things he must suffer for my name's sake. And Ananias went his way, and entered into the house; and putting his hands on him said, Brother Saul, the Lord, even Jesus, that appeared unto you in the way as you came, has sent me, that you might receive your sight, and be filled with the Holy Spirit. And immediately there fell from his eyes as it had been scales: and he received sight, and arose, and was baptized. And when he had received food, he was strengthened. Then was Saul certain days with the disciples who were at Damascus. And immediately he preached Christ in the synagogues, that he is the Son of God. But all that heard him were amazed, and said; Is not this he that destroyed them who called on this name in Jerusalem, and came here for that intent, that he might bring them bound unto the chief priests? But Saul increased the more in strength, and confounded the Jews who dwelt at Damascus, proving that this one is the very Christ. Acts 9:1-22

He was die-hard criminal that no one ever thought God could use, and if God could deliver this die-hard criminal for him to be a saint overnight then it is a great testimony enough for anyone to serve God. It tells us that God can really do the impossible and the extraordinary.
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Of no doubt this is indeed a great miracle. For someone who hates God and His work to become a born again. This is the kind of miracle we should desire to happen in the life of people everyday especially sinners. God purposed to use Him for His work, to reach out to the gentiles with the message about the Lord Jesus Christ. Paul share his divine encounter with the Lord and how he got saved and a result won many sinners for God.

God never saved us or called us for nothing but for His work. Imagine what God may be loosing if you are not sharing your own encounter or testimony with Others.

YOUR STORY COULD GIVE HOPE AND LEAD OTHERS TO CHRIST

Many Christians are ashamed to share the Gospel about how God saved them. Apostle Paul was never ashamed to testify about Christ wherever he went. He says:

For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believes; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek. Romans 1:16

With his great testimony about how he had an encounter with Christ he won many souls for God. The Gospel is not about quoting scriptures but by sharing with others what the Lord has done for you.

I have become a servant of this gospel according to the gift of God’s grace that was given me by the working of his power. To me, the very least of all the saints, this grace was given so that I might proclaim to the gentiles the immeasurable wealth of the Messiah and help everyone see how this secret that has been at work was hidden for ages by God, who created all things. Ephesians 3:7-9
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Just like Paul, we should avail ourselves to become servants of the Gospel to win souls for Christ. Go on, share your testimonies, let people know how you became born again , don't hide it just spread the good news everywhere anytime.. don't stop talking about Christ until the greatest miracle happens to people know don't know Christ.

God bless you today.

This is @collinz from Steemchurch Ghana

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No amount of miracles can change a person's life, we need to need to accept his word, work and reconcilein him. Thanks @collinz for always inspiring us.

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Thanks for sharing this.

The greatest miracle is when a sinner become born again.

God is always delighted in those that win souls to His kingdom.
that is why He says "those that turn one to Christ are wise"
He also speaks of the joy in heaven over a soul that turn to Christ.

We have been committed to the mission of preaching the gospel and winning souls for Christ.
It is the heartbeat of God as there is no other miracle whatsoever that can be compared to the miracle of salvation.

Nice comment, thank you

Very true @collinz.

The Gospel is not about quoting scriptures but by sharing with others what the Lord has done for you.

Indeed, Heaven delights in the reconciliation of a soul back to his or her Maker.
Thanks for sharing.
Kind regards.

I agree with with @collinz ,the greatest miracle is when a sinner repents,there will be rejoicing in Heaven for that reason. That is why we must continue to spread the gospel of Christ everywhere we are.Thanks for the post.

The gospel must be preached everywhere, that is a divine assignment the Lord has given us... thank you too

Amen. No miracle is greater than winning a soul into the kingdom. It causes the whole of the host of heaven to rejoice. That's what we all should seek for. For the Salvation of the souls of sinners. And when they are saved, they'll also through the same miracle bring more souls into the kingdom

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