He’s Changing Me

We must not forget to name the miracle and note the change.  I want to remember, Lord, that you saved the life of little Gator.  It was a miracle and we acknowledge that.  Although the truck ran completely over Gator, his injuries were minor.  His family anticipated Gator’s death. There could be no other outcome except for a miracle.  Praise your holy name, Lord Jesus.  We delight in your power and intervention.

Gator’s daddy Scott gave a testimony on Sunday.  His story was of his trip to the hospital and his talk with you.  He was calling on you, Lord, to save Gator and telling you how much he loved his son.  You assured Scott that your God love was much bigger than his father love.  And you used this miracle to change Scott.  You used it to help him prioritize his life to become a soul winner, to become more serious and burdened for those without Jesus.  He yielded control.  He has been changed.

Will this story change us, the congregation?  It’s Scott’s story.  We each need “our own” story, our own life changing story.  But maybe his story got our attention.  The woman at the well was forever changed.  Her story did not change the town’s people but it got their attention.  They wanted to see, to come and see this man who told her everything she had ever done, this man who knew her heart and her state of rebellion.  And they came and they were changed.

Lord Jesus, get and keep our attention.  Change us.  Break our hearts for those without you.  Instruct us.  Teach us your word.  Make us disciples and those who disciple.  Little Gator was at church on Sunday.  We saw him.  He was alive, well, and strong.  We were eyewitnesses of Jesus’ power.  You are changing us Lord.

Little by little, everyday, little by little, in every way, Jesus is changing me.

Since I made a turn-about face, I’ve been growing in his grace, Jesus is changing me.

He’s changing me, my blessed Savior.  I’m not the same person that I used to be.

Though it’s been slow going, there’s a knowing that one day perfect I will be.