The Biblical Illustrator - Acts 9:17-23
Acts 9:17-23And Ananias,…putting his hands on him said, brother Saul.Saul convertedI. The ministry which helps to complete the great change. If the appearance of the Lord to the persecutor was miraculous, the work was not completed without ordinary instrumentalities. “There was a certain disciple named Ananias.” This indicates--1. The Lord’s interest in the prayer, confession, and sadder experiences of the contrite heart. He heeds the sighing of the imperfect, even while receiving the adoration... read more
The Biblical Illustrator - Acts 9:16
Acts 9:16For I will show him how great things he must suffer for My name’s sake.The service of sufferingI. Suffering is one of the ways in which we may serve God.1. The remarkable feature here is, that though it is a part of St. Paul’s call to his mission, God does not say, “I will show him how great things he must do,” but “how great things he must suffer.” The service of work is subordinated to the service of suffering. And whenever St. Paul makes a retrospect of his own life he always takes... read more