It’s amazing of the things that my dog Lucky does to get my attention. He whines when he wants my attention, he barks, he stares at me, and he also does other things that seem strange like chew on things and misbehave. But whenever he does any of these things to get my attention, I respond. And just as he have his way of getting my attention; God has His ways of getting mines. Here’s a question for you: What does God have to do to get your attention?
Consider the story of Saul, who we know as Paul, and how God got his attention in a dramatic way.
Acts 9:1-9 ---1 Meanwhile, Saul was still breathing out murderous threats against the Lord’s disciples. He went to the high priest 2 and asked him for letters to the synagogues in Damascus, so that if he found any there who belonged to the Way, whether men or women, he might take them as prisoners to Jerusalem. 3 As he neared Damascus on his journey, suddenly a light from heaven flashed around him. 4 He fell to the ground and heard a voice say to him, “Saul, Saul, why do you persecute me?” 5“Who are you, Lord?” Saul asked.” I am Jesus, whom you are persecuting,” he replied. 6 “Now get up and go into the city, and you will be told what you must do.” 7 The men traveling with Saul stood there speechless; they heard the sound but did not see anyone. 8 Saul got up from the ground, but when he opened his eyes he could see nothing. So they led him by the hand into Damascus. 9 For three days he was blind, and did not eat or drink anything.
As we see here, God is a great attention greater. When God wants our attention, he knows how to get it! There are also numerous other examples in the Bible that demonstrates this. For example, God got Moses’ attention by a burning bush, and he used a worm to get the prophet Jonah’s attention. But as for Saul, God got his attention in a way he never expected by shining a bright light from heaven and blinding him while he was on his way to Damascus. Evidently, this light was brighter than the sun shining in full strength. However, even though Saul was just blind for three days, his life was changed forever. Saul began to follow Jesus and told people the Good News about God's love!
In sum, God uses different ways of trying to get our attention throughout time, but whatever way it happens don’t delay in responding! I know what it took for Him to get my attention, but it was not dramatic as Saul’s encounter, lol. However it was a life-changing experience. Prior to being saved, I lived life my way and did what I wanted. But it was not until God got hold of me that I changed! Sometimes, God will bring you down to make you look up! Friends, God is the only one who can help you really change. Look at this way; had God not blinded Saul, he may have never changed… and not only did Saul’s attitude change, but his name changed too! You see, God was in complete control, and He always has a reason. Sometimes He has to get our attention to show us our need to know and receive Jesus. On another note, just as I learned to pay attention to my dog’s signs for attention, it’s important that we pay attention to any signs that God may be sending. So, what will it take for God to get your attention, and how will you respond? Remember, if he can get your attention, God can use you for his purposes.
P.s, Don't wait to late to offer God your attention! He wants you to be saved and He wants you to surrender your life to Him!
38 Then Peter said to them, “Repent, and let every one of you be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins; and you shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. 39 For the promise is to you and to your children, and to all who are afar off, as many as the Lord our God will call.” Acts 2:38-39
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