"ROAD TO DAMASCUS"
Many of us have long been familiar with Paul's story: but in the flashing heavenly light, it's easy to overlook the role a less well known Christian plays. Read about him in Acts 9:10-17. At first Ananias is afraid to follow the Lord's command: Saul is known as a fearsome enemy. But Ananias (whose name means “God gives Grace”) doesn't say “let’s wait and see if this fellow really is different.” Rather, he trusts and obeys, whole heartedly: Please think about the story of Saul's conversion and his life spent serving God's people: there can be no doubt God is at work as Saul the persecutor of the church becomes Paul the servant of the Gospel, The same powerful God has a plan for your life, too. If you have already trusted in our Saviour, how are you responding to the Sauls in your life? Is there a new Christian who needs you? Are you “waiting to see how it goes," or are you trusting God to transform lives, and responding in the powers of God's Grace?
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The Damascus Road: Saul Converted
1 Then Saul, still breathing threats and murder against the disciples of the Lord, went to the high priest
2 and asked letters from him to the synagogues of Damascus, so that if he found any who were of the Way, whether men or women, he might bring them bound to Jerusalem.
3 As he journeyed he came near Damascus, and suddenly a light shone around him from heaven.
4 Then he fell to the ground, and heard a voice saying to him, “Saul, Saul, why are you persecuting Me?”
5 And he said, “Who are You, Lord?” Then the Lord said, “I am Jesus, whom you are persecuting.[a] It is hard for you to kick against the goads.”
6 So he, trembling and astonished, said, “Lord, what do You want me to do?” Then the Lord said to him, “Arise and go into the city, and you will be told what you must do.”
7 And the men who journeyed with him stood speechless, hearing a voice but seeing no one.
8 Then Saul arose from the ground, and when his eyes were opened he saw no one. But they led him by the hand and brought him into Damascus.
9 And he was three days without sight, and neither ate nor drank.