Asking the Big Questions...

“Who are you, Lord?”

-Acts 9:5

When was the last time you asked any of the really big questions of God?  Some of you may be living in a pretty dark season of life, but has there ever been a time you had to totally reframe your understanding of faith?

This week we are taking a look at the Apostle Paul. In his early years, Paul thought he understood God. He believed he was right, and he assumed anyone who challenged him was wrong. He was ready to judge others, and he wanted to prove his own worthiness. However, God changed his heart. Paul experienced an act of grace, and that transformed his entire way of life.

So where are you at today? Do you believe you have all the answers, or are you filled with questions?

The Bible certainly states that questions are important. Personally, I have been struck by the inquisitiveness of my five year old. Every night before he goes to bed, he wants to talk about some really big mysteries… What are black holes? What are the other planets like? What kinds of animals lived before the dinosaurs? Who is God? The list just keeps going. Now, I am aware that he is trying to delay bedtime a little bit. However, he has a genuine curiosity about the world, and it has even sparked my own desire to learn more. He has a truly open heart that is ready to learn… as long as it means I will let him stay up a little bit later… :)

I am often reminded that without challenges, we do not grow.  There is no desire to open our hearts to new understandings of God. Like the apostle Paul, it is easy to believe we are already perfect. However, it is my hope that we can all be renewed in our minds. May we experience a childlike faith that brings hope to all people!

Blessings!

Pastor Brian