Title: The Conversion of Paul (January 17, 2009)
Contents
Date: May 17, 2009
Word: Acts 22:5-11
Title: The Conversion of Paul
Contents:
light appeared.
A light brighter than the noonday light illuminates Saul and his companions, and anyone can experience that the light is different from the light of the world. The church must have the history of light to illuminate the darkness. Sin must be exposed and full of impartiality, more beautiful and pure than any knowledge or impartiality in the world. That light is Jesus Christ. We must reveal the fullness of the light of Jesus Christ.
I have heard your voice.
Saul was surprised to hear the voice of the Lord. “Saul! Saul! I am Jesus whom you are persecuting.” Saul was captured by the powerful and authoritative voice of the Lord. The church stands firmly when there is the service of the saints who are captivated by the Word. Samuel heard God's voice while praying in the temple. The voice of the Lord captivates us.
My companions also saw the light.
Of course they are outside the history of salvation, but they too have seen the light of the Lord. The church must spread the light through the gospel. We must become a church that allows our neighbors to see the work of the Holy Spirit. The holy deeds of the saints must shine outside the “me”.
Ananias came to him by the Holy Spirit.
Similar to the Peter and Cornelius case. The works sent and pasted by the Holy Spirit should overflow in the church. In the church, the work of workers who are full of God's calling and power must come like a flood. The Lord gives Ananias a great help in finding Saul and laying his hands on him to proclaim the newness to all people.
When I was praying in Jerusalem, I was instructed and commissioned by the Holy Spirit to go to the Gentiles.
The church can take on its role as a living church when there are those who firmly serve, whether there are many or few members, and those who have a desire to do something. Even if many people gather, if there is no purpose or mission, we become weak saints and weak churches. That's why it's called elite troops.