I think I identify with Paul the apostle. I am not as great as he is. But, When I was in my teens I used to ridicule Christians even standing outside the church not wanting to go in. But, he appeared to me in a vision when someone laid hands on my head for prayer and he revealed the truth to me. I now love my lord and savior Jesus Christ and the Father above. It impacted me so much that I now walk the violent streets of Mexico trying to preach the gospel of love and peace to all who are willing to listen.
Blessings
2007-12-27 05:21:35 · 23 answers · asked by Tx Guy 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
note: When I say "he" appeared to me in a vision I mean the messiah Jesus. Just wanted to clarify Thanks..
2007-12-27 05:39:27 · update #1
In a lot of ways I see myself as Peter.
Loud mouthed, hard-headed and ready to grab my sword and fight. And just like Peter, Jesus is always telling me to to cool it!
I want to thank you for sharing your testimony with us, and I hope for you God's blessings and wisdom.
God bless!
2007-12-27 05:28:41 · answer #1 · answered by Linda J 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Peter. He often spoke without thinking. His heart was in the right place and he loved the Lord, but he was at the beginning a fisherman, probably given to harsher language, than was acceptable after his conversion. He was strong and took very little in the way of inconvenience, from anyone..
You have a great ministry in a city that really needs a great ministry. I will pray for your safety and your successful witness.
Blessings to you, my brother.
2007-12-27 13:31:04 · answer #2 · answered by loufedalis 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I identify with Ananias.
I was a devout Christian, followed God's will to the best of my ability, formed a relationship with Jesus, and then in times of need received nothing, not even comfort.
In the end, I am told by loving Christians that my faith wasn't great enough or that I wasn't a real Christian.
It reminds me of Ananias giving money to the church and then being rewarded with death for not giving more.
2007-12-27 13:26:36 · answer #3 · answered by ɹɐǝɟsuɐs Blessed Cheese Maker 7 · 2⤊ 2⤋
Eve is the pivotal character in the book of Genesis.
Some believe that God created Adam and Eve to remain like children for eternity, but in the midst of the Garden was a tree containing the knowledge of good and evil. It was the Creators intention for humanity to have that knowledge and to gain it through disobedience. Adam and Eve participated in God's plan for humanity, they are not villains, they simply played their roles.
If man was never to gain that knowledge, how could they ever truly appreciate their Creator? Mindless robots could not love or know struggle or ever need God.
2007-12-27 14:17:20 · answer #4 · answered by Equinoxical ™ 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Paul
2007-12-27 13:25:52 · answer #5 · answered by preacher 5 · 4⤊ 1⤋
Personally I don't trust or place any value in visions, because the greatest warning Christ gave us was to beware of deception. I trust the Bible and unless I can find things clearly taught in God's Word I won't accept them. If you want to walk by visions I think you will be misled.
Coloss 2:18 Let no one keep defrauding you of your prize by delighting in self-abasement and the worship of the angels, taking his stand on visions he has seen, inflated without cause by his fleshly mind,
2007-12-27 13:29:06 · answer #6 · answered by oldguy63 7 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Probably Judas not out of respect but out of the knowledge that I to am a sinner and may well have done the same thing in his place. After Christ himself I respect and admire Paul who's letters are so relevant to to-day
2007-12-27 13:29:29 · answer #7 · answered by Scouse 7 · 2⤊ 2⤋
Joseph(Of Egypt)
2007-12-27 13:27:57 · answer #8 · answered by Wonderwall 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
The man who told Jesus, "I believe. Help my unbelief."
(Mark 9:24)
BTW, myavatar, read the Bible again. There are LOTS of great female role models!
2007-12-27 13:39:09 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 1⤋
The mother of Samuel.
Rev, why do You intentionally gloss over the horrific manner of Jesus' death?
2007-12-27 14:13:56 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋