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Ambition Transformed

Posted on December 23, 2014March 8, 2016 by Beth Weikel

 For those in political life, Washington D.C. represents the apex of power. Some come to it with a well-planned strategy, connections, and all too often, ruthlessness. Chuck Colson, the founder of Prison Fellowship, was one such individual. However, God had His own plan. A redemptive one.

Like Saul, Colson’s cause was misguided and served his own ends. Watergate changed all that, and he entered prison a different man. God’s reach wasn’t obstructed by prison bars, either. He sent others inside the walls to reclaim an unworthy candidate to serve another cause, one he could personally relate to.

 In the intervening years Prison Fellowship, with its vital army of volunteers, has become an international force to turn “hearts of stone into hearts of flesh.” Offenders and their forgotten families have been given another chance at a different ending to their stories. When we lay down our plans and accept His, transformation happens.

 What if Ananias had refused? He knew the chance he was taking, and why should he? Saul was a murderous zealot! But in the end, God’s plans became Ananias’ plans, and Saul’s eyes were opened.

   

Today’s Scripture: Acts 9 1-18 

 “Then Ananias went to the house and entered it. Placing his hands on Saul, he said, “Brother Saul, the Lord– Jesus, who appeared to you on the road as you were coming here– has sent me so that you may see again and be filled with the Holy Spirit.” 

 Acts 9:17 

Application for Life:  God’s sovereign plans come with preparation and power.

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Dave and Beth Weikel have worked in full-time ministry, business, and public education for over 30 years. God is using their season of loss to provide hope and healing for others.

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