*****Acts 9:10-19

Acts 9:10–19 (NRSV)

10 Now there was a disciple in Damascus named Ananias. The Lord said to him in a vision, “Ananias.” He answered, “Here I am, Lord.” 11 The Lord said to him, “Get up and go to the street called Straight, and at the house of Judas look for a man of Tarsus named Saul. At this moment he is praying, 12 and he has seen in a vision a man named Ananias come in and lay his hands on him so that he might regain his sight.” 13 But Ananias answered, “Lord, I have heard from many about this man, how much evil he has done to your saints in Jerusalem; 14 and here he has authority from the chief priests to bind all who invoke your name.” 15 But the Lord said to him, “Go, for he is an instrument whom I have chosen to bring my name before Gentiles and kings and before the people of Israel; 16 I myself will show him how much he must suffer for the sake of my name.” 17 So Ananias went and entered the house. He laid his hands on Saul and said, “Brother Saul, the Lord Jesus, who appeared to you on your way here, has sent me so that you may regain your sight and be filled with the Holy Spirit.” 18 And immediately something like scales fell from his eyes, and his sight was restored. Then he got up and was baptized, 19 and after taking some food, he regained his strength. For several days he was with the disciples in Damascus,

From Light to Darkness; From Darkness to Light!

(Acts 9:10–19)

On the Damascus Road Saul met His Savior! Saul saw the Light! He went from physical light to physical darkness. On that road he saw a light that literally blinded him. He was in physical darkness. On that road he went from spiritual darkness to spiritual light! He went from being blind spiritually to seeing spiritually. He went from physically seeing to being physically blind. This was more than a play on words in the life of Saul of Tarsus! He went from being the hit-man from hell to being the holy man from heaven. *God had opened the eyes of his heart and shut the eyes in his head!* I love these lyrics:

Open the eyes of my heart Lord. Open the eyes of my heart I want to see You, I want to see You.

To see You high and lifted up shining in the light of Your glory. Pour our Your power and love as we sing holy, holy, holy.

Paul had been saved by the Lord Jesus, changed by the Lord Jesus, and he lived the rest of his life for the Lord Jesus. He later testified in 2 Corinthians 5:17, “Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new.” Paul had once been blind, but now he saw clearly. In 2 Corinthians 4:3–4 the Bible says, “But even if our gospel is veiled, it is veiled to those who are perishing, 4 whose minds the god of this age has blinded, who do not believe, lest the light of the gospel of the glory of Christ, who is the image of God, should shine on them.” Paul would have well be able to sing, “Amazing Grace! How sweet the sound, that saved a wretch like me! I once was lost, but now I’m found, was blind, but now I see!” “’Twas grace that taught my heart to fear, and grace my fears relieved; how precious did that grace appear the hour I first believed!”

Luke declared God’s work through his servant Ananias for his servant Saul. God was preparing Saul for what He had prepared for Saul. We can expect God to use others to minister to us and expect Him to us him to use us to minister to others. How is God using you in ministry? Are you obedient to Him even when His commands are hard? How has God used other saints to minister to you? Have you gone from “Light to darkness” and from “darkness to Light?”

This passage reveals the facts about Saul’s journey from darkness to light!

I. The revelation about Saul (10–12)

A. The call to the disciple by the Lord (10)

“Now there was a certain disciple at Damascus named Ananias; and to him the Lord said in a vision, ‘Ananias.’ And he said, ‘Here I am, Lord.”

God spoke to one of His children with a special commission for him. It was a certain disciple at Damascus! He called for one of His followers. We know from this verse that Ananias was a born again Christian. He was a learner, pupil, disciple of the Lord Jesus Christ. He lived in the city of Damascus. God had His children in this city to do His work for His glory. The Lord tells us in His word that his name was Ananias. Ananias means “God is gracious.” This is the first time that he is mentioned in the Bible and the only other time he is mention is in Acts 22 as Paul recounts his testimony at Jerusalem. Acts 22:12 tells us a little more about Ananias. The Bible says, “Then a certain Ananias, a devout man according to the law, having a good testimony with all the Jews who dwelt there,”

The Lord spoke to Ananias in a vision. Many are skeptical of “visions” from the Lord and rightly so. Many cults and false religions have been started by false visions. God’s primary way of speaking today is through His Spirit and through His Word! God can and does give visions but His visions will not contradict His word or blaspheme His Son, or mock His Spirit. There was no doubt in the heart and mind of Ananias who it was that was speaking to him. In the last part of verse 10 Ananias says, “Here I am, Lord.” He was a willing, humble, and obedient servant. Ananias had a clear call from the Lord. We’ve learned about the call to the disciple by the Lord. We also see:

B. The clear direction from the Lord (11–12)

1. When to go (11a)

“So the Lord said to him, ‘Arise and go”

God gave Ananias some clear direction. He told him when to go. This word is an imperative from the Lord. He was not giving him an option or suggestion. The Lord had a task that He wanted completed and He chose Ananias for that task. Ananias presented himself to the Lord as His servant and he waited for instructions. If you have presented yourself to the Lord for His service He will give you clear instructions and directions. The Lord Jesus told him when to go. We also see He told him:

2. Where to go (11b)

“to the street called Straight,”

The Lord Jesus told Ananias where to go. The Lord is familiar with towns, cities, streets, and people who live on blocks, main thoroughfares, or out in the country. God knows where we are and what we are doing. He knew exactly where Saul was at and what Saul was doing! He had called His servant Ananias to serve Him and told him when to go and where to go. If God has called us to serve Him He will let us know when and where.

Interestingly in modern day Damascus the main street through the town is still Straight Street. Straight Street, called Via Recta in Latin, is the Roman street that runs east to west in the old city of Damascus. Ananias was told when to go, where to go, and we also learn he was told:

3. Who to go to (11c)

“and inquire at the house of Judas for one called Saul of Tarsus, for behold, he is praying.”

The Lord Jesus gave him some specific directions. He was to go to the house of Judas, who lived on Straight street, and he was to ask to see Saul of Tarsus. The Lord told him when to go, where to go, and who to go to. The Lord told Anaias who was at that house and what Saul was doing at that house. He had a specific work from the Lord to do! He was given his marching orders. He was to go seek out Saul of Tarsus. The Lord let’s Ananias know that Saul is in a state of prayer.

Saul went from persecuting the Christians to praying to Christ.

He went from calling out the Lord’s people to calling on the Lord in prayer.

There are no chance encounters. The Lord is at work in people’s lives today and He can and wants to use you and I to minister to those people. In Ananias’ clear direction from the Lord we’ve learned that he was told when to go, where to go, who to go to, and he was also told:

4. What to do (12)

“And in a vision he has seen a man named Ananias coming in and putting his hand on him, so that he might receive his sight.”

The Lord Jesus lets Ananias know what He wants him to do when he gets there. He gives him specific orders on what to do and how to do it. It was clearly laid out for Ananias. He was to trust and obey! It is nice to get a word from God about His plan for our lives. There is nothing like walking in obedience to the will of God for our lives. Knowing that you are where God wants you doing what God wants you to do.

God gave Ananias a revelation about Saul. The Lord Jesus lets him know that Saul had seen a vision of his own and that vision included a man that he had never met named Ananias. Saul saw Ananias coming to him and laying his hands on him and then Saul’s sight would be restored. God was at work in every detail of the situation! He is still at work in the day in and day out details of our lives and ministries. We’ve learned about the revelation about Saul. Next we learn about:

II. The reputation of Saul (13–14)

A. He heard of his past persecutions (13)

“Then Ananias answered, “Lord, I have heard from many about this man, how much harm he has done to Your saints in Jerusalem.”

Saul’s reputation had preceded him. He was known for causing havoc and persecuting the church of Jesus Christ. Ananias had heard about Saul’s past persecutions. This was not just one person spreading some news or gossip. Ananias says to the Lord that he had heard from many about this man. Saul did not have a good reputation. He was well known for his persecutions against Christians and the church. What kind of reputation do you have as a Christian? What kind of reputation do we have as a church?

Ananias had heard about how much harm that Saul had done to the saints in Jerusalem. Harm: kakos, kak-os’;worthless (intrinsically such; depraved, or (object) injurious:—bad, evil, harm, ill, noisome, wicked. Saul had caused much harm and hurt within the local church. He had incarcerated fathers and mothers. He had approved of the murder of others leaving desolate families, churches, and friendships. All this he did in Jerusalem. Word had spread that Saul was the hit-man from hell! Ananias perceptively states that Saul had cause much harm to “Your” saints in Jerusalem. The saints belong to God! There are His children! The church belongs to Jesus and when others persecute us they persecute Him. We’ve learned that Ananias hear of his past persecutions. We also learn:

B. He heard of his present program (14)

“And here he has authority from the chief priests to bind all who call on Your name.”

Word had spread about Saul’s past persecutions and about his present program. Ananias had heard that Saul had caused harm in Jerusalem and that he was heading toward Damascus to inflict the same woe on the Christians in Damascus. Saul had been commission with authority from the chief priest and the counsel in Jerusalem to go to Damascus to arrest the Christians. He had letters of authority that gave him power to travel and power to persecute those of the Way. Ananias knew all about Saul. He knew who he was and what he had done and what he wanted to do. He knew of his present program.

Saul had all the intentions in the world of unleashing his fury on Damascus. He came to seek out the Christians to arrest them and carry them back to Jerusalem. He didn’t just want to clean house, he wanted to clean communities, towns, and cities of Christians. The early Christians were not ashamed of the name of Jesus. They confessed the name of Jesus publicly and identified with the church openly. They made a brake with the old way and came unto Christ and His way.

Saul had a bad reputation to say the least! Thank God He saves those who have bad reputation. He changes those who have bad reputations. He forgives those who have bad reputations and gives them a new reputation. We’ve learned about the revelation about Saul, the reputation of Saul, and we also learn about:

III. The requirements for Saul (15–16)

A. He was picked to bear the name of Jesus (15)

“But the Lord said to him, “Go, for he is a chosen vessel of Mine to bear My name before Gentiles, kings, and the children of Israel.”

Ananias had some legitimate questions that he asked and that the Lord answered. Ananias was not being rebellious or stubborn. He ended up going and obeying and we thank God that He is patient with us. The Lord Jesus lets Ananias know what He requires of Saul of Tarsus. Again the Lord Jesus reiterates His command to Ananias. “Go” was what he had been previously told and now the Lord tells him to go. Saul was chosen by the Lord. By the way we all our chose by the Lord! He chose us we didn’t choose Him. He draws all men to Himself! The Lord initiates salvation and complete salvation. Salvation is of the Lord.

God had chosen Saul at a specific time for a specific task. Saul has spent years training, learning, studying, and teaching. He spent much time persecuting the church. He had worked hard to build his reputation. God had another plan for Saul’s life. Saul was not seeking to be saved! He was not asking to be called into the ministry.

The Lord had a plan and program for Saul. Saul was God’s chosen vessel that would bear His name. Bear: bastazo, bas-tad’-zo; to lift, literal or figurative (endure, declare, sustain, receive, etc.)—bear, carry, take up. Saul would take the name of Jesus with him to the Gentiles, kings, and the children of Israel. Saul became known as Paul the apostle to the Gentiles. He stood before Kings and testified of the goodness and grace of our Lord. He proclaimed the truth to the Jewish people.

Saul would learn by experience of God’s great love! He saw firsthand how God loved even the worst of sinners which he considered was himself. 1 Timothy 1:15 says, “This is a faithful saying and worthy of all acceptance, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners, of whom I am chief.” Saul found himself smack dab in the middle of the love of God. God loved even a man like him. The love of God for Saul was not be chance, but by choice. God chose to love us. Thank God for His love.

An Englishman had a beautiful home on the coast. At one point, a huge rock jutted out into the sea. One day this man and his daughter stood on that summit and looked in every direction. The father decided to teach her a lesson about God. He said, “Look up,’ and she looked up into the beautiful blue heaven. ‘Look down,’ he said, and she looked down at the waves crashing against the rocks below. He said, ‘Look out,’ and she looked out over the vast expanse of the sea. ‘Now, turn around and look out over the landscape,’ he said, and she saw the beauty of the land. Then he said, ‘Honey, so high, so deep, so wide, and so broad is the love of God.’ After a moment, she said to her father, ‘If God’s love is so high, so wide, so deep, and so broad, then we are living in the middle of it.”

Paul learned that lesson. He was God’s chosen vessel to bear the name of Jesus to Gentiles, kings, and to the Jewish people. Thank God he obeyed the voice of the Lord and the will of the Lord for his life. We can thank God for the apostle Paul for bearing the name of Jesus to the Gentiles. We are leaning about the requirements for Saul. He was picked to bear the name of Jesus. We also learn:

B. He would be persecuted because of the name of Jesus (16)

“For I will show him how many things he must suffer for My name’s sake.”

The Lord Jesus let Ananias know that He had a plan for Saul’s life. He would be a witness for Jesus in this world. He who persecuted others would himself be persecuted for the cause of Christ. He would be shown how many things he must suffer for the name of Jesus. David Jeremiah said, “Not only was Saul chosen to serve Jesus Christ, he was also called to suffer for Him.”

NOTE THIS: We do not serve a vindictive God. He is not waiting to get back at us. Saul didn’t suffer to pay debt for his past life. He didn’t suffer to be saved, but he suffered because he was saved. He suffered for the cause of Christ. He suffered persecutions for many because he bore the name of Jesus all over the known world. John Phillips wrote, “Ananias had no need to worry about Saul’s making the saints to suffer. From now on Saul would do the suffering. He would take upon himself the care of all the churches and repay a thousand times in his own suffering all the pain and woe he had inflicted on the people of God. And to his dying day he could carry in his breast a great remorse for all he had done to the infant Jewish church.”

Saul would have been able to testify with the 3rd stanza of “Amazing Grace” which goes, “Thro’ many dangers, toils, and snares, I have already come; ‘tis grace hath bro’t me safe thus far, and grace will lead me home.” Have you come from darkness to Light? Have you been saved by the Lord Jesus? Have you been changed by the Lord Jesus? Have you surrendered to the Lord Jesus for His service? Ananias was a faithful servant that obeyed the voice of the Lord! Saul was a persecutor of the church that was saved by the grace of God and changed by the power of God! Are you living for Jesus? What kind of reputation do you have? What kind of reputation do we have as a church? Are we bearing the name of the Lord Jesus in this world? Are we doing God’s work God’s way for God’s glory?

Understanding Acts—Volume 3 (From Light to Darkness from Darkness to Light! (Pt. 2) (Acts 9:17–19))

(Acts 9:17–19)

In the first part of this study we learned about the revelation about Saul. The Lord Jesus spoke to His servant Ananias and gave him a mission to carry out. The Lord told Ananias when to go, where to go, who to go to, and what to do when he got there. There was no doubt about what the Lord Jesus wanted from Ananias. Ananias responded to the Lord by stating the reputation of Saul. Saul had a reputation of being the hit-man from hell.

Ananias had heard of Saul’s past persecutions of the Christians in Jerusalem.

Ananias had also heard of Saul’s present program for the Christians in Damascus.

The Lord Jesus reassured Ananias that He had a plan for Saul and that Saul would accomplish His will. The Lord informed Ananias that Saul was picked to bear His name and that he would be persecuted because of His name. The one who persecuted others because of Christ would in turn be persecuted because of his faith in Christ.

IV. The restoration of Saul (17–19)

How did God go about restoring Saul’s sight and restoring Saul for service?

A. The mission of God’s servant (17a)

“And Ananias went his way and entered the house”

Ananias obeyed the will of God for his life. He obeyed the voice of the Lord. He was used by God to minister to one of the most, if not the most, effective Christians that has ever lived. When we are obedient to the Lord Jesus it is no telling how God will use us or who God will use us to minister to and influence for the Lord. Warren Wiersbe wrote, “God can use even the most obscure saint. Were it not for the conversion of Saul, we would never had heard of Ananias; and yet Ananias had an important part to play in the ongoing work of the church. Behind many well-known servants of God are lesser-known believers who have influenced them. God keeps the books and will see to it that each servant will get a just reward. The important thing is not fame but faithfulness.” Ananias was faithful to the call of God on his life and God used him in the restoration of Saul.

Ananias went his way and entered the house that God told him to enter. That tells me that Ananias’ way was God’s way! Where God wanted him he would go; what God wanted him doing he would do. When His way is our way we will be blessed by the Lord and used by the Lord. Too often our way is our way and we refuse and reject His way. Proverbs 16:25 says, “There is a way that seems right to a man, but its end is the way of death.” When we go our way we need to make sure it is His way. The Bible speaks of the mission of God’s servant. We also learn in this passage:

B. The ministry to God’s servant (17b–19)

1. He identified with Saul as a Christian (17b)

“and laying his hands on him he said, ‘Brother Saul”?

The Bible tells us of Ananias’ ministry. God called him to go to Saul and minister to him. The Bible says that Ananias came to the house of Judas on Straight Street. He came there with a purpose. He went straight into the house and straight to Saul. He laid his hands on Saul! This was a physical symbol of identifying with him. He confirms that by what he says to Saul. Ananias called him, ‘Brother Saul.’ He identified with Saul as a Christian. These words would have thrilled Saul and comforted Saul of Tarsus. Herschel Ford said, “Ananias put his hands on Saul, and how sweet was that touch. Saul had planned to bind those hands and to still that kind voice forever, but now he loved the touch of those hands and the sound of that voice. Jesus had made the difference.” He did make the difference and He always does make the difference. AMEN!

Saul was not having a bad dream or stuck in a dead end situation. Let us not take for granted when others see Christ in us or identify with us as Christians. Ananias didn’t think he was better than Saul or didn’t want to have anything to do with Saul. Ananias went to the one who had come after him. Ananias obeyed the Lord’s voice and ministered to Saul of Tarsus.

In a little mission church in New Zealand, a line of worshipers knelt at the altar rail to receive the Lord’s Supper. Suddenly, from among them, a young native arose and returned to his pew. Some minutes later, he returned to his place at the rail. Afterwards, one of his friends asked what happened. The young man explained, “When I went forward and knelt, I found myself side by side with a man whom some years ago had slain my father and whom I had vowed to kill. I couldn’t partake of the Lord’s Supper with him, so I returned to my pew. As I sat there, I thought about Jesus’ statement at the first Lord’s Supper: “By this all men will know that you are My disciples, if you have love for one another.” I remembered the Lord Jesus hanging from the cross and remember He said, “Father, forgive them; for they do not know what they are doing.” That’s when I returned to the altar rail.” At times we are going to have to minister to those who are hard to minister to. Ananias identified with Saul as a Christian. We also learn:

2. He informed Saul of his commission (17c–19)

a. The reason for his commission (17c)

“the Lord Jesus, who appeared to you on the road as you came, has sent me that you may receive your sight and be filled with the Holy Spirit.”

Ananias informs Saul of his commission by the Lord for Saul. He had been sent specifically to Saul so that Saul could be restored physically and filled spiritually. It was the same Jesus that arrested Saul and spoke to him that called Ananias and commissioned him. These words would have gotten Saul’s attention. He was “all ears.” He was listening attentively.

Ananias had a two-fold job from the Lord! The Lord called him and the Lord equipped him. He was to reveal to Saul who he was and what he was there to do. The Lord had a plan to restore Saul’s sight and fill Saul with the Spirit.

Paul was born again from above. He was filled with the Spirit of God so that he could be of service for God. Without the Spirit of God we could do nothing effective for the kingdom of God. We are commanded to be filled with the Holy Spirit. Ephesians 5:18) We are commanded not to quench or grieve the Holy Spirit. (Ephesians 4:30; 1 Thessalonians 5:19) Brian Harbour describes the Person and work of the Spirit for us. He says,

The Holy Spirit is a seal who marks us off as belonging to God (Eph. 1:13).

The Holy Spirit is a sage who teaches us the things of God (John 16:13).

The Holy Spirit is a sustainer who provides strength we will need to make it through each day (Rom. 8:11).

The Holy Spirit is a supplier of spiritual gifts which we can use in carrying out the ministries of the church (1 Cor. 12:7).

The Holy Spirit is a supplicator who steps in when we do not know how to pray as we should (Rom. 8:26).

The Holy Spirit is a substitute for Christ, one just like Him, who will carry out in our lives the ministry Christ provided while He was on this earth (John 14:16).

The Holy Spirit is a sample of the spiritual blessings that will be ours through all eternity (Eph. 1:14).

Thank God for the Person and work of the Lord Jesus Christ through the Holy Spirit of God. Saul needed to be filled with the Spirit of God so that he could do the work of God. God was doing more than restoring Saul’s sight! He was preparing Saul for the fight. Ananias tells Saul the reason for his commission. We also learn of:

b. The result of his commission (18–19)

(1.) He received His sight (18a)

“Immediately there fell from his eyes something like scales, and he received his sight at once”

Just as soon as Ananias laid his hands on Saul and spoke to him that God restored Saul’s sight. Immediately: eutheos, yoo-theh’-oce; directly, i.e. at once or soon, as soon as, forthwith, immediately, shortly, straightway. He received his sight immediately! Saul heard the voice of Ananias and would soon see the face of Ananias. Luke, being a doctor, paid great attention to detail. This restoration of Saul was a very important matter. Luke tells us what happened and the way it happened. There fell from Saul’s eyes something like scales. That is the only way Luke could describe it. Scales: lepis, lep-is’; (to peel); a flake:—scale. This is the only place in the New Testament where this word is used. It is used in the Septuagint version of the Old Testament, which is the Greek translation of the Hebrew Old Testament. This word is used for the scales of a fish in Leviticus 11:9–10. The Bible tells how Saul’s sight was restored. We learn that he not only received his sight, we also see:

(2.) He received his sign (19b)

“and he arose and was baptized.”

Saul responded to be restored by following the Lord in believer’s baptized. He received his sign of belong to Jesus. Baptism is an outward sign of an inward changed. Baptism is a picture of the death, burial, and resurrection of the Lord Jesus. In it with identify publicly with Him and testifying that we have died to ourselves, been buried with Him, and have been raised to walk in the newness of life. (Rom. 6:3–6) Baptism: baptizo, bap-tid’-zo; to make whelmed (i.e. fully wet); used only (in the N.T.) of ceremonial ablution, especially (technical) of the ordinance of Christian baptism, baptize, wash. Have you followed the Lord Jesus in believer’s baptism? John G. Butler wrote, “Baptism in those days really made you a marked person. Baptism showed everyone whose side you were on. It let everyone know where you stood regarding Jesus Christ … By being baptized, he cut the cords of approval by Jewish leaders, severed ties of friendship, and in general burned the bridges behind him. Few have paid such a great price for being baptized. But no price is too great to show that you stand with Jesus Christ.” Every true born again Christian will have no problems with following their Lord in believer’s baptism. Some people in this flock need to arise and be baptized in Jesus name. We are learning about the result of Ananias’ commission. We’ve learned that Saul received his sight, he received his sign, and we also see:

(3.) He received his strength (19)

i. He received food (19a)

“So when he had received food, he was strengthened.”

He had not eaten or drank anything in three days. He was hungry and thirsty. He received food and was strengthened physically. His priorities had changed in life! His focus had changed in life. He was in Damascus now for an entirely different reason. There in the home of Judas they had a great meal together as brothers and sisters in Christ. Food is much better when received with thanksgiving and in the company of those who we share a common bond with in Christ.

It was important for Saul now that he had received his sight to restore his strength. His strength and vitality had been sapped from him.

In those three days without sight he was not thinking about his belly, but about his behavior.

He was not thinking about eating food, but about exercising faith.

He was not caught up with consuming a meal, but about connecting with the Master.

There is a proper time and place to eat. Paul understood that he need to take care of his body. He had been saved by the grace of God, restored by God, been baptized into the fellowship of the church, and now was having food with the saints that he had traveled there to persecute. Saul was a true Baptist. After he was baptized he had a meal. He received his physical strength as he received food. We also note:

ii. He received fellowship (19b)

“Then Saul spent some days with the disciples at Damascus.”

He received physical food and spiritual fellowship. He was strengthened physically and he was strengthened spiritually. What great days these were in the life of Saul of Tarsus. He went from fighting against Christians to fellowshipping with Christians. A true sign of one that is born again is that they want to have fellowship with God’s people. The church at Damascus received the former hit-man from hell. He was now the holy man from heaven. John MacArthur wrote, “One sure mark of a transformed life is the desire to be with fellow Christians … That does not mean, or course, that Christians are to have no contact with unbelievers. But a professing Christian who prefers the company of the people of the world is probably still one of them.” Have you been restored to God? Have you been born again by the Spirit of God? Have you gone from darkness to light? Are we willing to go to those who are not like us or are opposed to us and share God’s truth with? Have we surrendered to do the will of God whatever that may be? Maybe you can be some Saul’s Ananias used by God to encourage and equip another believer. God is calling all of us to serve Him. He has a plan for our lives, His church, our families, and His world.

Father, we pray that You would use us in ministry to touch another person and encourage another in their faith. We pray that the Lord Jesus would guide us to some saint in need that they may be what You want them to be. Lord we pray that You would use someone to come alongside of us to encourage and lift us up so that we too may be all that You have called us to be. In Jesus name! AMEN!