Summary: In 1 Timothy, Paul the apostle calls himself “the chief of sinners.” I know how he felt. Like Paul, before I came to know Christ, I did many things that hurt people. I made selfish decisions that ruined people’s possessions and property, robbed them of their dignity, and even endangered their lives. I lost friends and gained enemies. But God’s grace changed everything. Paul goes on to say, “I was shown mercy so that in me Christ Jesus might display his immense patience as an example for those who would believe in him and receive eternal life.” Can you think of anything more miraculous?! Though Paul, like me, had a terrible past, every shameful mistake became a testament to what God can do. He turned Saul, one of the early church’s biggest villains, into Paul, a creative and dynamic missionary whose writings have touched millions. By the grace of God, even my pitiful story has helped to reach others for Jesus Christ. He wants to do the same with yours. No matter what your story, let God use it by sharing with others what He’s done in your life.
