Seventh Day Baptist
Christian Education Council
PO BOX 1678
Janesville, WI 53547
—Acts 26:19-23
by: Susan Bond.
Jesus rose from the dead to proclaim light. Likewise, Paul rose from darkness to proclaim light and preach repentance. I find it easier to proclaim light than repentance, but the two cannot be separated (Acts 3:19).
On my way to my classroom on September 11, 2001, I felt an unmistakable nudging to enter the room and say one word to the college students: "Repent." Two days later I finally obeyed. The students, having discussed the horrific bombing, looked gloomy. No sooner did I say, "Repent," then a string of words poured forth from within, including the essence of John 3:16. A remarkable light filled the room. Glory to God!