Steve on 15 April 2005

Scripture

Acts 9: 4-9

4. He fell to the ground and heard a voice say to him, ‘Saul, Saul, why do you persecute me?’

5. ‘Who are you Lord?’ Saul asked. ‘ I am Jesus, whom you are persecuting,’ he replied. 6. ‘Now get up and go into the city, and you will be told what you must do.’

7. the men traveling with Saul stood there speechless’ they heard the sound but did not see anyone. 8. Saul got up from the ground, but when he opened his eyes he could see nothing. So they led him by the hand into Damascus. 9. For three days he was blind, and did not eat or drink anything.

Observation

In this scripture it talks about Saul’s conversion and how he was confronted by Jesus and sent to Damascus. After Jesus spoke to him he became blind and did not eat or drink. In this scripture we begin to see a change in Saul who began to preach in the Synagogues.

Application

It amazing how the Lord has so much power to change a man like Saul, from a person who was seen as an evil and torturous man to a person of the Lord. A lot of people in today’s world will not believe in something unless they have proof or evidence that it exists. As in Saul’s case the only time he believed that Jesus exists was when he heard his voice without actually seeing him. A lot of people will question our religion asking, how can you believe in something that you can’t see. As Christians although we cannot actually see the face of the lord we can see Him in the actions of people. Such as the way Christians deal with every day to day things in a positive manner (well we try any way), and be considerate and loving to those around us.

Prayer

Lord I know sometimes it can be hard to be patient and considerate to every circumstance in every day to day event. But I know with you help I can learn to become more a better person and serve your purpose in my life. In Jesus name I pray amen.