Good morning,
Acts 9 stands as a testament to the transformative power of faith and the divine intervention of the Lord. The chapter showcases not only the miraculous conversion of Saul, a man once infamous for persecuting Christians, but also the miraculous healings performed by Peter. These stories inspire believers, reminding them that no one is beyond the reach of God’s love, forgiveness, and transformative power.
Acts 9:1-31
The Transformative Power of Faith: Saul’s Damascus Road Encounter
Saul’s Conversion on the Road to Damascus (V1-9)
And Saul, yet breathing out threatenings and slaughter against the disciples of the Lord, went unto the high priest,2 And desired of him letters to Damascus to the synagogues, that if he found any of this way, whether they were men or women, he might bring them bound unto Jerusalem.3 And as he journeyed, he came near Damascus: and suddenly there shined round about him a light from heaven:4 And he fell to the earth, and heard a voice saying unto him, Saul, Saul, why persecutest thou me?5 And he said, Who art thou, Lord? And the Lord said, I am Jesus whom thou persecutest: it is hard for thee to kick against the pricks.6 And he trembling and astonished said, Lord, what wilt thou have me to do? And the Lord said unto him, Arise, and go into the city, and it shall be told thee what thou must do.7 And the men which journeyed with him stood speechless, hearing a voice, but seeing no man.8 And Saul arose from the earth; and when his eyes were opened, he saw no man: but they led him by the hand, and brought him into Damascus.9 And he was three days without sight, and neither did eat nor drink.
Saul is still persecuting the disciples of the Lord, when suddenly, a light from heaven shines around him on the road to Damascus. He hears the voice of Jesus asking why Saul persecutes Him. Saul, blinded by the light, is led by his companions into Damascus where he remains for three days without sight, and neither eats nor drinks. (Bible Hub Chapter Summaries-Acts 9)
Tom Stearns, WASI Chaplain, 907 715-4001 chaplain@alaskaseniors.com
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