Acts 9:5 Saul falls to the ground and asks: "Who are you, Lord?" They all could hear the Voice, but no one saw a face. And now Saul was blind. But, again, he was given a direction where to go.
Meanwhile Ananias is struggling with God---"LORD I have heard from MANY about this man and how much evil he has done." What a step of faith for Ananias to obey God and move into what looked to be a dangerous, harsh, overwhelming situation. "Here I am, LORD." Acts 9:10. Ananias didn't step in alone. He has HIM on the inside. The Person of Jesus Christ was his pursuit and passion. God gave Ananias a signpost that he would be okay, whatever that meant. When rest evades me, what about when peace that passes understanding is not there, or when joy is not my demeanor, what has gone amiss? I have all of Him. He must have more of me! He must increase and I must decrease.
The Living God has now entered the hearts of men who are made for Him by intercommunion with Himself.
For some days, Saul stays with the disciples. Soon, Saul will be headed to the desert for a few years (some say three years!) to communion with His God, Alone.
Just flew in from Seattle tonight. I'm way too tired to try to drive to Florida tonight, as planned. So, I'll wait til in the morning. Don't have a spare for the car that fits so pray for protection and yes we just purchased AAA. We went to visit Bob's father in Seattle. After being there for about 8 hours, his dad became very disoriented and we had to hospitalize him last Thursday. He's still in the hospital and will be for another two weeks. Please pray for our family as his disorientation is great and he's so upset. Fighting dehydration at 95. He was in great shape living alone before this but the toll on his health is great. What to do? So grateful that HE lives within all of us and will give direction and we lean hard on Him through this. Will let you know if I have internet in Florida. If not, I'll post the automatic and hope it comes up. Thanks for your patience. My Love and Prayers for April especially in the loss of her precious friend---no words for that! May God show up in His Full Glory for this family and for each of you in all you face these days!
ReplyDeleteSafe travels, Bev.
ReplyDeletePrayers for your family, Jan, as you walk through the next days, especially for April in your loss...May His love blanket each of you.
Jack passed away at 4:30 this morning. He had Oat cell carcinoma of the lung. It was 3 weeks to the day that he was diagnosed. God, merciful and full of love, brought Jack his Reward this morning. Jack was that kind of catalyst Bev talked about, pointing people to God. Even as he lay in the hospital, he was the reason circles of women and men prayed, and testified to God's glory.
So much to do these next few days, but like Saul, blinded by His glory right now, I am leaning hard, pressing into His bosom, begging for His comfort for Bonnie, who is fragile, and asking for Kingdom eyes to see.
Like Saul, three days in the dark, but today it's morning. Today it's time to ask God what to do next. Who will He place in my path today, and what am I to do to point them to Him?
Lord, help us in our hour of need.
Oh, so many people in need of prayer.
ReplyDeletePraying for all of the needs and desires listed. Sally has her second spinal tap at one thirty tomorrow. The doctor in Boston said that her Dr's in Nashville were on target. Pray against fear and depression for them. So praying for this second tap to be clear like the first. May our hearts always be burdened for others and lift them up to the One who has all of the answers and is right there with each one in their hard place.