However, his plan changed when He saw Him, the Man he was persecuting in the sky.
O well, he only thought he was going to arrest the followers of the Way, but he did not know the Way.
As he journeyed he came near Damascus, and suddenly a light shone around him from heaven. Then he fell to the ground, and heard a voice saying to him, “Shaul, Shaul, why are you persecuting Me?” And he said, “Who are You Adon?” Then the Adon said, “I am Yehoshua whom you are persecuting. It is hard for you to kick against the goads.” Then the Adon said to him, “Arise and go into the city, and you will be told what you must do.”
Ma’aseh/Acts 9:3-6
Meanwhile Shaul/Paul, became blind because of the intense light He had seen. But Yehoshua sent a true prophet to minister to him. Shaul received his sight back, was baptized, and he was told what to do.
( See Ma’aseh/Acts 9:8-19)
Shaul was called to be the apostle who replaced Judah who betrayed Yehoshua. He was called to bring the gospel to the Gentiles. Because of his obedience the whole world heard the good news of salvation even to this day. His letters instruct us on the Way of salvation. Yehoshua is the Way, the Truth, the Life.
When Yehoshua told the apostles that He would be going away to prepare a place for them, but He would return, He also said,
“And where I go you know, and the way you know.”
Ma’aseh/Acts 14:4
But Thomas had a problem with that, and he asked Yehoshua a question:
“Adonai, we do not know where You are going, and how can we know the way?” Yehoshua said to him, “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father but by Me.”
Ma’aseh/Acts 14:5-6
There are many religions, that are invented by men, but there is only one Way, and the new believers called themselves followers of the Way. For there is only one Way to our Father in Heaven.
The Apostle Shaul met Him on his way to incarcerate the followers of the Way. But he changed his mind once he found the true Elohim who would give him eternal life.
He received the revelations of the Kingdom of Yehovah, we can read all his letters that he wrote even when in prison for his faith. But the persecution could not stop him from proclaiming the truth. What is stopping you from following Yehoshua?
Eventually Shaul/Paul was taken to the third heaven. Let us read what he says,
“I know a man in Mashiach who fourteen years ago-whether in the body I do not know, or whether out of the body I do not know, Elohim knows- such a one was caught up to the third Heaven. And I know such a man-whether in the body or out of the body I do not know, Elohim knows-how he was caught up into Paradise and heard inexpressible words which is not lawful for a man to utter. Of such a one I will boast; yet of myself I will not boast, except in my infirmities. For though I might desire to boast, I will not be a fool; for I will speak the truth. But I refrain, lest anyone should think of me above what he sees me to be or hears from me.”
Qorin’tiyim 2/2Corinthians 12:2-6
Shaul/Paul is our example of a person who was so contrary to the faith in Yehoshua, yet once he received a personal revelation of the WAY his life was immediately transformed. After his encounter, he became completely obedient to the call. Please read all the letters that her wrot. They are to be found in the Bible, in the New Testament. In spite of being persecuted himself, he continued to preach the gospel with signs and wonders until his death. He did not fear persecution. He was transformed.
Yehoshua spoke about us been persecuted.
Behold, I send you out as sheep in the midst of wolves. Therefore be wise as serpents and harmless as doves. But beware of men, for they will deliver you up to councils and scourge you in their synagogues. You will be brought before governors and kings for My sake, as a testimony to them and to the Gentiles. But when they deliver you up, do not worry about how or what you should speak. For it will be given to you in that hour what you should speak; for it is not you who speak, but the Spirit of your Father who speaks in you.”
Mattithyahu/Matthew 10:16-20
Yehoshua continuous to say that our own brothers will deliver us up to death! Please read this whole chapter. These times are here already. Open your eyes and see what is happening. Now is the time to come to the Way.
Do not focus your eyes on one politician who has the key to delivers us from the maladies of the hour. There is not one man alive who is able to do this. Only Yehovah can do this. But we must do something first if we want a change to take place.
I will mention one single word: REPENT!
We are in this mess because of our own sin and the corporal sins.
Let me mention some of those sins. Idolatry, sexual immorality, pornography, homosexuality, abortions, murderers, human trafficking, lying, stealing, gossiping, and on and on. You may not have done any of these sins, but if you have not yet given your life to our Savior Yehoshua HaMashiach, you are lost for all eternity. He is the WAY and no man comes to the Father in Heaven apart from Him. Mary cannot save you. She did not shed the blood that cleanses your sin. Anthony, or Daniel, of anyone can save you, but Yehoshua, who is commonly called Jesus, but this is not His true name. He was Jewish and had a Jewish name. His name means: Yehovah Saves.
Just know in your heart that anything Yehoshua would not do, it is sin.
Would He watch a porn move? Would He drink blood? Would He cuss? Would He do drugs? Would He become drunk? No, my friend, He is holy. He is pure. His is righteous and would not lie on the income taxes! He is sinless, therefore He became our substitute on the cross for you a sinner, and me a sinner. But in the moment you surrender his life to Him, and invite Him in He will change your life. Just simply repent of your sin, in your own words, and see the difference.
You will never be alone again. He will be with you until He will take you to Heaven to be with Him. He will be with you in the tribulation that is coming. But if you do not call upon Him now that He is near you, you may die suddenly from a heart attack, and die instantly, and be separated from Him forever in hell.
There is only one Door, and it is Yehoshua, Shaul found the Door, and went in.
Then Yehoshua said to them again, “Most assuredly, I say to you, I am the door of the sheep” 9 I am the Door.”
Yochanan/John 10:7, 9
When you die, for you will die, if you do not know Him as your Door, you will be lost for all eternity. Make your choice now.
Think about it. If you are a Christian who is lukewarm, such as the Laodicean church, He will spit you our of this mouth. You will not be saved. You cannot live in the world, and accept sin in your life, and go church thinking you are OK. Read His Book, and find out what He expects of you.
Do not wait until you are drowning in despair crying for help. Now is the time for you to let go of your sin, whatever it may be.
He died on the cross and suffer horrible pain in order to pay for your salvation. Now it is up to you, if you are also willing to live for Him. Make up your mind today. Do not wait until it is too late.
Call upon His name now, and He will answer you. Repent of your sins, and choose to serve Him from now on. Now is only between you and Him. But in the future all your sins will be heard by all at the judgment. It is going to be too late to be saved. Do not wait until you are dying, for death may come very quickly, and even in your sleep! You may not have the time to repent.
Shaul/Paul suffered so much persecution, and you and I are heading toward it to. As I mentioned, no politician will be able to save you, or anyone apart from Yehovah allowing him to do good. Do not put your trust in men, for men have not power to do so. If you do, you will be very much disappointed.
Only Yehoshua can, for He paid the price for your salvation, died and rose again on the third day as He said He would. We will rise again, but we must make sure we will rise to be in unity with Him.
My own testimony.
I denied Him in 1977, but a few month later I cried out to Heaven to find out if Him and the Father Yehovah was real. He was, and I began to serve Him, and never regretted it. My love for Him increases daily. He is the only way, truth, and life, and no one comes to the Father except through Him. I love Him and the Father Yehovah, with all my heart, you can do the same.
Please read the Scriptures and you will begin to love Him with all your heart.
He has been knocking to the door of your heart, open up to Him now and be saved.
Shalom
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