Seated in a window was a young man named Eutychus, who was sinking into a deep sleep as Paul talked on and on. When he was sound asleep, he fell to the ground from the third story and was picked up dead. Paul went down, threw himself on the young man and put his arms around him…the people took the young man home alive and were greatly comforted. Acts 20:9-12

After Paul healed Eutychus, he had quite the story to tell! The details of the account are humorous to even the most interesting of preachers. Eutychus is happy. The town is happy. And Paul went on to preach until daylight.

But the interesting part of this story for me is that one young man named Eutychus has a grand story that will stay with him for the rest of his life. It’s his experience with the man Jesus. Certainly Paul was God’s instrument to heal but it’s Eutychus’ story. (Presumably Paul had many similar stories to tell throughout his ministry).

At the end of the day, we each have a story to tell. Some of the stories are vibrant and fascinating; others are not so grandiose but still valid. When you are discussing religion with others and seem like you’re against the wall, remember this: you have a story to tell. Tell it. It’s yours and no one else’s.

Like the man that Jesus healed, “Good man or bad, I don’t know. But one thing I know: Once I was blind, now I see.” John 9:25