“Then Ananias answered, “Lord, I have
heard from many about this man, how much harm he has done to Your saints in
Jerusalem. And here he has authority from the chief priests to bind all who
call on Your name.” But the Lord said to him, “Go, for he is a chosen vessel of
Mine…”
Amazing
Grace how sweet the sound that saved a wretch like me…. but maybe not so much
you.
God had
just told Ananias to go help Paul. But
Paul was the leader of the group responsible for rounding up, imprisoning, and
killing God’s people. He was their “Hitler”, and not shy about his commitment
to wiping out all “Christ followers”.
So
naturally Ananias assumed (as I probably would have) that someone needed to
explain to God that Paul did not deserve assistance.
Isn’t it
amazing how clearly, we see the power of grace when it is offered to us - yet
question its life altering power when it is applied to others.
Have you ever
felt the need to enlighten God when He calls you to witness to someone you deem
unworthy?
Are there
times when you think people of the opposite political party are undeserving of
the mercy of Christ?
Would you
say the gospel just slightly changes people, so it shouldn’t be wasted on those
who are deep in sin?
When God hears
the hesitation in Ananias’ voice His answer is “Go” … His answer to you is the
same.
The price
of Paul’s redemption for his murderous, attacks on Christians was a
bloody cross on Calvary. The price of your sin is identical.
You have
been healed of a terminal illness… yet you hesitate to communicate with others
because they are sick? Look in the
mirror of your past. You will see the same symptoms in your old life that you
use to disqualify others today.
Go tell
them what God said!
That
person God has put on your heart may be a chosen vessel, and your obedience
could change history. You tell them the truth
and leave the results in God’s hands.
The Lord
is not interested in your opinion of His plan, or the potential you see in
others…He is interested in your obedience….
So, when
God says “go tell them about me”…. go!
If your Gospel isn't touching others, it
hasn't touched you!
--Curry R. Blake
--Curry R. Blake
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