He was on a business trip to the city. It was a thriving community of 30,000-40,000 people that served as a place of commerce for most of its region. He was headed up to handle some government business and then be on his way.

Along his journey, something happened. Something totally unexpected.

Saul was on his way to Damascus to imprison people who belonged to the Way. He was an enemy of all who followed Jesus as the Way, the Truth, and the Life. Suddenly, a light flashed around him, and he heard a voice from heaven. From that moment on, his life was entirely different. He moved from an antagonist of the faith to a believer and then from a believer to a Christian leader.

I am not expecting God to show up with bright lights and speak to all the people I know who are not believers. But I understand that God can break through into someone’s heart at any moment.

After years of inviting someone to Church, at an unexpected time, they might accept. After years of witnessing to my lost neighbor, they might finally ask me about my faith. A lifetime of prayer for my children might one day be greeted with questions about Jesus.

You never know when something unexpected might happen, and the Gospel of Jesus transforms a life. Keep working, serving, inviting, praying, and believing for God to move in ways others might not expect.