Saul was already a believer in God - far advanced in Judaism (Gal1:14) and yet he needed conversion. Saul was learned of Scriptures and faithful to the law and yet he needed conversion. He had zeal for his faith although intolerant with others and did not mind the persecutions of the followers of the Galileans.
Saul or St. Paul's conversion on the way to Damascus is one of the most well known stories of conversion. Yes, it was dramatic... struck by the Light and hearing the voice of God. A persecutor becomes a defender.
Still, it is not an uncommon story of spiritual journey. Believers that still go through conversion; Often, ending up on the other side - with those believers once deemed to have gotten it all wrong.
Our spiritual journey in this tapestry of life is never a done deal. There is always room for growing in faith and love. It makes sense because God is bigger than what our mind can conceive. Thus, God's invitation to know Him and to know love is the very essence of our existence. As St. Augustine said, "For You have made us for Yourself; and our hearts are restless until it rests on You".
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