Acts 9:13-15 “Lord,” Ananias answered, “I have heard many reports about this man and all the harm he has done to your holy people in Jerusalem. And he has come here with authority from the chief priests to arrest all who call on your name.” But the Lord said to Ananias, “Go! This man is my chosen instrument to proclaim my name to the Gentiles and their kings and to the people of Israel."
God does not always choose the most predictable ones to do specific work for His Kingdom. Saul had killed and persecuted those who believed in Jesus as the Messiah – especially Jews who believed in Jesus. But God knew that a heart that was so passionately wired to destroy in His name could also be changed to build up the name of His son. Can you imagine how scary God’s command to go to Saul was to Ananias? He was probably in hiding knowing Saul was coming to town. Sometimes God calls upon us to look at His potential in people rather than what we see with our own eyes. Are you afraid of the rejection or ridicule? Have you judged some unworthy of the saving message of the love of Christ? Have you automatically assumed they won’t listen? When you are afraid to share, think of Ananias. No one had more to lose in sharing the Gospel – but look at the souls won for Christ as a result! Ask God to open your eyes to a game-changer for the Kingdom who doesn’t look like a “Good Christian” should look. Take courage and share – they could be your Saul!
Heart Changer, Remove judgment and first impressions from my heart. Let me see Your potential in people and guide me to be obedient to You. I want to see a Saul become a Paul for Your Kingdom! I love You! Amen
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Hello Gingerbroslat. I am a Pastor from Mumbai, India I am glad to stop by your profile on the blogger and the blog post. I am also blessed and feel privileged and honoured to get connected with you as well as know you and about your interest in Godly things. I am encouraged by your blog post on Acts 9:13-15. God is directing me to go to people whom you think are destroyers of christian faith. We have our new Government which is anti christian and I foresee more persecution ahead of us. Your blog post encourages us to go to such people who are persecutors with the good news. Thank you so very much for your reminder to reach out such people. I love getting connected with the people of God around the globe to be encouraged, strngthened and praying for one another. I have been in the Pastoral ministry for last 40 yrs in this great city of Mumbai a city with a great contrast where richest of rich and the poorest of poor live. We reach out to the poorest of poor with the love of Christ to bring healing to the brokenhearted. We also encourage young and the adults from the west to come to Mumbai to work with us during their vacation time. We would love to have you come to Mumbai to work with us during your vacation time. I AM SURE it will be a life changing experience. Looking forward to hear from you very soon. God's richest blessings on you, your fmaily and friends. My email id is: dhwankhede(at)gmail(dot)com and my name is Diwakar Wankhede
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