Ananias Acts 9: 10- 19 10In Damascus there was a disciple named Ananias. The Lord called to him in a vision, "Ananias!" 11The Lord told him, "Go to the house of Judas on Straight Street and ask for a man from Tarsus named Saul, for he is praying. 12In a vision he has seen a man named Ananias come and place his hands on him to restore his sight." 13"Lord," Ananias answered, "I have heard many reports about this man and all the harm he has done to your saints in Jerusalem. 14And he has come here with authority from the chief priests to arrest all who call on your name." 15But the Lord said to Ananias, "Go! This man is my chosen instrument to carry my name before the Gentiles and their kings and before the people of Israel. 16I will show him how much he must suffer for my name." 17Then Ananias went to the house and entered it. Placing his hands on Saul, he said, "Brother Saul, the Lord—Jesus, who appeared to you on the road as you were coming here—has sent me so that you may see again and be filled with the Holy Spirit." 18Immediately, something like scales fell from Saul's eyes, and he could see again. He got up and was baptized, 19and after taking some food, he regained his strength. What is a disciple: a disciple is a follower of a doctrine or teacher (from NIV Study Bible dictionary) In today's culture it is easy to get lost in the abundance of teachers, leaders and doctrines. As Christians we hold in high esteem the idea of discipleship and being followers of Christ. Sometimes almost regarding it so highly that we don't realize that we are all disciples of something or someone. Reflect today on who and what it is that you follow. What are you obedient to? Yourself, a pastor, a friend, money? Heavenly Father: I pray blessing over this devotional. As we begin to study the lives of men in your Word, show us the way. Use me to bring to life the relevance of the people you chose to use in your Word. Thank you for this devotional Lord and continuing to use me in a such a beautiful way. Show each of us with clarity this week who and what we choose to follow. Show me with clarity the things I am a disciple of in my life. In your precious Name.
"Yes, Lord," he answered.
Monday, June 8, 2009
Ananias: Disciple
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Wow, how powerful. Ananias must have been very intimidated to go to Saul and place his hands on him in the Name of the Lord. Isn't it true that we are all scared of the things God has asked us to do once in a while? Thanks for sharing this great example of obedience.
When I was writing this I wondered if Ananias was thinking to himself, What if Saul kills me? I couldn't imagine stepping out with that kind of faith.
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