Introduction: Jesus is in the RESTORATION Business. In fact, He is the only one who can “STRAIGHTEN” people out… besides UNDERTAKERS!! Look at His record. Mary Magdalene had seven demons but became a faithful follower of the Lamb of God. Nicodemus was a very religious man but emptied of the real God; and consequently, he became an influential man for the glory of the Lord. Zacchaeus, although a little man, became a big man when Jesus brought salvation to his house. As a result, he made the wrong right. This is not to mention the widow of Nain whose son was raised from the dead by one touch from the Master’s hand, the Canaanite woman whose daughter was healed from demons, the Nobleman’s son who was healed from a disease with just the spoken Word, the blind man born from birth whose eyes were opened for the first time, the sinful woman who washed Jesus’s feet with her tears and wiped them dry with her hair, the doubting daddy whose son was demon possessed but he was delivered, and finally the condemned, dying thief on the cross who became the believing thief in paradise.
Could your name be added? Can you testify?
What about the leper who was healed of leprosy, the paralytic of thirty-eight years who was healed instantly of his infirmity, the sinful woman who was caught in the act of adultery but forgiven of her sins instead of being stoned to death, the apostle Paul who was converted from a murderer to a flaming missionary?
Consider the fishermen’s change from catching fish to rescuing sinking souls! Peter, James and John became dedicated disciples who followed Jesus Christ to their grave. Matthew left a life of stealing and covetousness to a life of sacrificial compassion. Thomas went from “doubting to shouting” when he witnessed the risen Christ! James, the half brother of Jesus, was an unbeliever until the resurrection and later became the senior leader in the Church of Jerusalem. Besides that, he was inspired to write his letter included in the Canon of Scripture.
It has been the most exciting thing along with rewarding to see Jesus Christ change so many men, women, boys and girls through these last four decades! Some who are still serving in key positions of ministry. Others are making a difference in their families and communities. Many have taken their heavenly flight to enter into their eternal rest in their celestial home. Has Jesus changed your life? Can you testify?
Conclusion: Time nor space will allow for all the lives that our Lord JESUS has changed. Suffice to say, this writer’s heart has been forever transformed by the only true and living God. Have you been changed? Well, continue to be GRATEFUL while giving Him glory!!
Love y’all,
Dr. Randy Reese
