Read Acts 9:10-19a
In our scripture for today, the Lord calls Ananias out of his comfort zone. His assignment is to go to Saul and restore the man’s sight. Now you can understand why Ananias would be concerned. He knew of Saul and his reputation. He feared what an encounter with him might produce – perhaps prison, torture, or even death. Yet, Ananias risked his life to obey the Lord’s command. He comes to Saul and says, “Brother Saul.” Oh…the power of those words! He could have said, “Persecutor” or “Murderer.” He could have judged Saul for his previous life of violence. But instead, Ananias addresses him as a brother, refusing to hold Saul’s sins against him. He shows Saul the same mercy, forgiveness and compassion that Jesus Christ has shown him. He does what the Lord requires, restoring Saul’s sight, sharing the gospel with him, baptizing him, and welcoming him into the church. Where is the Lord calling you to go? What is the Lord calling you to do? Remember God will never call you to do something He thinks you are incapable of doing. As long as you are willing to do God’s work, He will always give you the necessary tools for the job. May you be like Ananias, trusting in the Lord, and willing to do whatever He requires in order to share the healing love of Jesus. Blessings, Eric
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I am a UMC pastor, appointed to serve as a chaplain for two senior adult living communities. My wife is a general music teacher and middle school band director, and we have two sons – 18 and 14. Archives
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Reflections From The Run
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