Yesterday, I mentioned being at a men’s retreat this past weekend. I was refreshed and renewed spiritually through the course of God working in my own life but even more so in watching God work in the lives of others and hearing their stories.
One man, Joey, has been out of prison now for a few months. His inked up arms tell part of his story. He served 26 years for armed robbery. While in prison, he was the kingpin for the prison mafia and not only controlled his prison but 4 others. He ruled the drug traffic, committed murders and several other things. In a sentence – he was a bad dude.
After 26 years in prison, he was released with no where to go – no job, no family, no hope. He was making his way through a town and happened into a church to ask for some assistance. The pastor listened to his story and his heart broke for this man. He assisted him and even gave him odd jobs around the church to help him survive. After about 6 months of building a relationship with Joey, the pastor led him into a life changing relationship with Jesus.
Now, two months after his decision to follow Jesus, here he sat in the room with 32 other men on a Walk to Emmaus.
That picture reminded me of God’s life transforming power. As a pastor, I know that God has that kind of power, but I forget sometimes just how real it is.
God is still in the life transformation business.
What is it about you that you need God to transform?
Clay in the Hands 
When we receive God’s love, we allow Him to work in us, transforming us into His likeness and taking us from glory to glory! Doors close and doors open. Thanks Brian!