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6/14/20
Rev. Clint Smith
Let Me Tell You What I Heard – Acts 9:1-19
When God speaks, He always speaks with clarity.
God had to get through Saul’s head and his heart to change his perspective.
Jesus will change your mind when you listen.
- Saul heard from God. He encountered THE WAY on his way into Damascus (v.1-6) John 14:6. Saul knew he had a supernatural encounter with God. He trembled and was astonished.
- The security detail traveling with Saul heard from God. These men were prepared to arrest Christians, not be arrested by Christ. There were dumbfounded. (v.7-9)
- Ananias (a disciple of the Lord) heard from God. (v.10-17) He was ready to serve the Lord until he heard his assignment. He told the Lord “what” he had heard about Saul. (v.13)
- Judas (the homeowner of the house on Straight Street) heard from God. Whether Judas was a disciple or not, he heard the story of what Jesus did. He is part of the eternal story of Saul.
- The disciples heard from God. (v.18,19) Saul received his sight immediately, arose and was baptized. He ate food and spent time with the other followers of The Way! Matthew 28:18-20; Acts 2:37-39
- God will accomplish all that He sets out to do.
- God will break you to make you who He wants you to be.
- Are you listening to God?
- Have you responded to the Word of God?
- Have you given your head and heart to Jesus?