A Sinner Becomes A Saint
Tuesday, May 16, 2023Key Verse
“This is a faithful saying, and worthy of all acceptation, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners; of whom I am chief.” 1 Timothy 1:15
Text — 1 Timothy 1:12-16
Message
Saul was a wicked and an injurious person before he was converted. He violently persecuted the believers and put many of them in jail. His terrible violence against God’s people was sufficient reason for ranking himself as the “chief” sinner. He knew that he did not merit forgiveness from God. Yet, Jesus appeared to him to show His mercy and love to a bully. Apostle Paul obtained mercy so that Jesus might show forth His unlimited patience to many others who would hear his testimony, accept God’s love and be saved.
The abundant grace and mercy of God towards stubborn sinners should encourage us to share the gospel even to the worst of sinners, believing that God’s grace and power can redeem and change their lives too. However, if you are still a sinner, Jesus is calling you to be a saint. You must understand that as a sinner, you need the mercy of God.
Therefore, repent and ask for forgiveness and cleansing through the blood of Jesus. Ask Jesus to come into your heart to be your Saviour and friend. Now, you can confidently say that you are now a saint on your way to heaven.
Further Reading
Romans 4:6-8
Prayer for today
Lord, I thank You for saving me.
About Author - Pastor W.F. Kumuyi
Listed among “500 most powerful people on the planet” by the Foreign Policy magazine in 2013, Pastor (Dr.) William F. Kumuyi is the founder and General Superintendent of the Deeper Christian Life Ministry (DCLM) headquartered in Lagos, Nigeria. DCLM started in 1973 as a 15-member Bible study group right in Kumuyi’s apartment at University of Lagos where he was a lecturer. His revolutionary Bible teaching on personal holiness and commitment to evangelism soon gained so much traction and resulted in a widespread revival.
