"Now there was a man named Simon, who formerly was practicing magic in the city and astonishing the people of Samaria, claiming to be someone great; and they all, from smallest to greatest, were giving attention to him, saying, 'This man is what is called the Great Power of God.'  And they were giving him attention because he had for a long time astonished them with his magic arts.  But when they believed Philip preaching the good news about the kingdom of God and the name of Jesus Christ, they were being baptized, men and women alike.  Even Simon himself believed; and after being baptized, he continued on with Philip, and as he observed signs and great miracles taking place, he was constantly amazed."

There are two amazing stories found in this text. 

The first is about Philip.  He went from a disciple to a maker of disciples.  This is what growth looks like.  Philip preached Jesus and people found God.

The second miraculous story is found in discovering the man named Simon.  He was a magician.  In fact, he made his living telling people how great he was.  Enter Jesus.

This changed Simon.  Now he looked for what Jesus did that was great - not what Simon could claim was great.

This is a picture of what it looks like to die to self.  No more was Simon the lead character - Jesus is.

Who is the main character in your life?