However, It Is Scarcely Believable That Ine Could Be So Utterly Uniformed!

Written By Ricardo McGee

Acts 26:15

"The Lord spoke to me with great authority." When Our Lord speaks, there is no evasion; He addresses you directly. If it has occurred, you cannot misinterpret the profound urgency with which it has communicated to you in the language you comprehend most fully, not via your auditory senses, but via your experiences.

Divine intervention must dismantle our unwavering confidence in our personal beliefs. "I recognize this is the appropriate course of action" - then abruptly, the voice of our ignorance emerges. Our ignorance of Him is evident in the manner we chose to serve Him. We serve Jesus with a spirit contrary to His, causing Him distress via our advocacy, and promoting His claims in a manner aligned with malevolence. Our statements may appear acceptable, yet our essence embodies that of an adversary. “He admonished them, stating, "You are unaware of the nature of the spirit you possess." The essence of our Lord and His advocate is delineated in 1 Corinthians 13.

Have I been persecuting Jesus via an ardent commitment to serve Him according to my own interpretation? If I believe I have fulfilled my obligation yet have caused Him harm in the process, I can be certain it was not my duty, as it has not nurtured a humble and tranquil spirit, but rather a one of self-satisfaction. We perceive that any unpleasantness is our obligation! Is that similar to the essence of our Lord: “I take pleasure in fulfilling Your will, O My God.”

Acts 26:15 constitutes a segment of Paul's testimony before King Agrippa, in which Paul narrates his meeting with Jesus on the way to Damascus. The passage states:

**Acts 26:15 (NIV):**

“Subsequently, I inquired, ‘Who are you, Lord?’

“I am Jesus, whom you are oppressing,” the Lord responded.”

This verse highlights several crucial points of emphasis:

1. **Paul's Acknowledgment of Jesus' Sovereignty**:

Paul's designation of the figure addressing him as "Lord" is noteworthy. Although unaware of the identity, Paul acknowledges a superior power and promptly yields to it. This moment signifies the commencement of Paul's metamorphosis from persecutor to adherent.

2. **Personal Confrontation and Revelation**: Jesus manifests Himself immediately to Paul in a personal and unequivocal manner. This is not a universal revelation but a particular, personalized experience. Paul's spiritual odyssey commences with a significant, individual epiphany of Christ.

3. **Jesus Aligns Himself with His Disciples**:

Jesus' declaration, "I am Jesus, whom you are persecuting," underscores His profound relationship with His disciples. The persecution of Christians constitutes not only an assault on individuals but also an affront to Jesus Himself. It illustrates the deep unity between Jesus and His Church.

4. **Jesus' Active Participation in the Lives of Believers**:

Jesus is neither remote nor indifferent to the suffering of His followers. His explicit reaction indicates that He is cognizant of and actively engaged in the challenges and persecution encountered by Christians. Jesus is not an aloof entity; He actively participates in the lives of His adherents.

5. **The Reality of Persecution**: Paul was an ardent persecutor of Christians, and Jesus regards this action as a personal affront to Himself. This underscores the gravity of persecution, not merely as an assault on individuals but as an affront to Christ.

6. **An Appeal for Repentance and Transformation**:

This experience establishes the foundation for Paul's whole transformation. When Jesus encounters Paul, He not only reveals His identity but also initiates the reorientation of Paul's life and mission. It underscores the efficacy of Jesus' intervention in an individual's life to facilitate repentance and transformation.

7. **The Authority of Jesus’ Voice**: The power inherent in Jesus' words is unmistakable. Despite Paul's former status as a pompous Pharisee and a persecutor of Christians, he is humbled and forced to respond the moment Jesus speaks. This illustrates the potency of Jesus' speech to transform hearts and minds.

Acts 26:15 underscores the personal aspect of Paul's meeting with Jesus, the profound identification between Christ and His disciples, and the authority of Jesus in confronting and altering people.

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Ricardo McGee

This individual is a highly motivated and divinely chosen individual who serves as a preacher, prophet, evangelist, teacher, activist, and creator of Messianic Ministries in the 21st century. An adept and charismatic young clergyman with a persuasive message. The individual possesses a range of roles and qualities, including being an intercessor, prayer warrior, marriage counselor, servant leader, armor bearer, and having exceptional ability to speak with practical relevance.

Holds a Bachelor's Degree in Church Ministry (2002) and graduated with Honors, distinguishing himself as one of the foremost leaders among his peers. The ministry has been accompanied by numerous signs and wonders, which have occurred as a direct consequence of the proclamation of the Gospel and its acceptance via faith. I have been fortunate to have had the opportunity to travel extensively, including worldwide, thanks to the benevolence of God.

As an activist, he advocates for and takes action to bring about social, political, economic, and environmental reforms in order to create positive changes in societies. His activism encompasses various methods, including community organizing, lobbying elected authorities, and engaging in demonstrative activism at both local and international levels.

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