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A Monster Praying

A Monster Praying by Kirk Hunt

Now there was a certain disciple at Damascus named Ananias; and to him the Lord said in a vision, “Ananias.”

And he said, “Here I am, Lord.”

So the Lord said to him, “Arise and go to the street called Straight, and inquire at the house of Judas for one called Saul of Tarsus, for behold, he is praying.

Acts 9:10-11 NKJV
Please also read Acts 9:1-19

Saul of Tarsus was a monster. He helped organize the martyrdom of Stephen. He went on the road to imprison and extradite Christians. Then the monster suddenly started praying.

Monsters often think, or convince themselves, they are doing the right thing. In their zeal, they gleefully use tactics and strategies of the lowest, most heinous kind. Then they have a real meeting with Jesus.

They fall face first, from their high horse, into the muck and mire of their error. Imagine Jesus personally asking why you are persecuting Him. No wonder that Saul started praying and fasting before God.

Repentance is always an option. No matter what you did. No matter how many times you did it. No matter what, Jesus is always eager to accept your sincere return to Him.

He loves you so much, He might even help you see the light of His truth. This is a good thing, No matter how uncomfortable it may be at first.

Real repentance comes from the heart. Even a monster can see the error of his or her ways. Jesus loves praying monsters, no matter what.

Think: God hears the prayers of repentant monsters, just like me.

Pray: “Lord, help me to repent my sins to You.”

Copyright © May 2026, Kirk Hunt

This devotional is a ministry of CadreMen Press.

A Monster Testifies

A Monster Testifies by Kirk Hunt

Now the man from whom the demons had departed begged Him that he might be with Him. But Jesus sent him away, saying, “Return to your own house, and tell what great things God has done for you.” And he went his way and proclaimed throughout the whole city what great things Jesus had done for him.

Luke 8:38-39 NKJV
Please also read Luke 8:26-39

Jesus sent a monster home to testify about the goodness of God. All of the healed man’s negative actions remained on the record. His healing did not erase anyone’s memory.

He had been a person once. But that was before the demon possession. That was before he had become an agent of terror and disruption. No one remembered the person, only the monster.

He still had a house to return to, but it was no longer a home. The monster had destroyed the sense of comfort and safety that a home implies. Now they were only people who lived there with the horror and terror of the monster he had been.

His changed behavior opened the door for his testimony, but did not wipe away the record. His healing by Jesus did not immediately turn fear and dread into trust and acceptance. But if his healing was true and sincere, he might one day belong again.

Did Jesus heal you, former monster? Good. Now, you must extend the grace and patience that God extended to you.

Your past is on the record. Their memories are clear about who you used to be. Live out your changed life, to the very end. Testify about what great things God did for you. If necessary, use words.

Think: God heals monsters, like me.

Pray: “Lord, help me to testify about Your power and goodness.”

Copyright © April 2026, Kirk Hunt

This devotional is a ministry of CadreMen Press.

A Monster Testifies

A Monster Testifies by Kirk Hunt

Now the man from whom the demons had departed begged Him that he might be with Him. But Jesus sent him away, saying, “Return to your own house, and tell what great things God has done for you.” And he went his way and proclaimed throughout the whole city what great things Jesus had done for him.

Luke 8:38-39 NKJV
Please also read Luke 8:26-39

Jesus sent a monster home to testify about the goodness of God. All of the healed man’s negative actions remained on the record. His healing did not erase anyone’s memory.

He had been a person once. But that was before the demon possession. That was before he had become an agent of terror and disruption. No one remembered the person, only the monster.

He still had a house to return to, but it was no longer a home. The monster had destroyed the sense of comfort and safety that a home implies. Now they were only people who lived there with the horror and terror of the monster he had been.

His changed behavior opened the door for his testimony, but did not wipe away the record. His healing by Jesus did not immediately turn fear and dread into trust and acceptance. But if his healing was true and sincere, he might one day belong again.

Did Jesus heal you, former monster? Good. Now, you must extend the grace and patience that God extended to you.

Your past is on the record. Their memories are clear about who you used to be. Live out your changed life, to the very end. Testify about what great things God did for you. If necessary, use words.

Think: God heals monsters, like me.

Pray: “Lord, help me to testify about Your power and goodness.”

Copyright © April 2026, Kirk Hunt

This devotional is a ministry of CadreMen Press.