As the story of Saul continues, we find him on his way to Damascus. He had obtained the legal documents necessary to seek out Christians there and to prosecute them for blasphemy.
“As he neared Damascus on his journey, suddenly a light from heaven flashed around him. He fell to the ground and heard a voice say to him, “Saul, Saul, why do you persecute me?””
Acts 9:3-4 NIV
I think that got his attention.
The others around him were confused by what happened because they were not allowed to see and hear everything as Saul did.
For Saul, it was unmistakable. He was confronted by Jesus, himself. (Acts 9:3-7)
Immediately following his encounter with Jesus, Saul realized that he could see nothing. He was blind. Helpless in this state, this powerful man had to be led by the hand the rest of the way into Damascus. Everything he had clung to in the past had left him in total darkness, vulnerable and helpless.
He did not eat for three days. He searched his heart as Jesus’ words to him echoed there. He had been righteously punishing the wrongdoers but Jesus had said he was actually persecuting HIM. This was new. He needed more information. Had the people been right? Was this Jesus actually the Messiah?
LORD, Your words to us can cut to the quick. Help us to listen so that we may clearly hear. Help us to respond in faith.
Amen😍 -Tiff
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