09 Oct God can change anybody!
God changed Paul, the murderer, who called himself the “worst” sinner until he had an encounter with Him.
💥Of the 27 books in the New Testament, 13 or 14 are traditionally attributed to Paul
🎯It seemed Jerry McAuley was a lost cause. Born in Ireland in 1839, he was a troublemaker even as a boy.
💥He was raised by his grandmother who sent him to live with relatives in New York, hoping for positive change.
💥But Jerry ran away, making his living as a thief.
💥When still a teenager, he was sentenced to prison for robbery.
💥The authorities reportedly were glad just to get him off the streets.
💥In prison, he was impressed by a friend who became a Christian.
💥He realized that, through Christ, he could become a new person.
💥He began praying and reading the Bible. Then one night he felt God’s presence and assurance that He could forgive his sins.
💥It was the beginning of a new life. Eventually pardoned and released, he burned with a passion to share his testimony and help others.
💥In 1872, he opened the Water Street Mission in New York City as an outreach for those considered without hope.
💥It was the first mission of its kind in the US.
💥Through this outreach, hundreds gave their lives to Christ.
💥Today, millions have been given up as hopeless.
🎯McAuley’s story reminds us God can do what seems impossible.
– Inspiration Ministries
Frank Yaw Ampomah
Posted at 14:55h, 09 OctoberIndeed. God can change anyone to His likeness. Psalm 115: 3 states that.