Every conversion is a miracle. But when the person who is saved has spent his life fighting against Christ and all he stands for, it seems to be an even greater miracle. Paul was like that, yet Christ made him one of the world's greatest missionaries. In this short passage there are three interesting questions. Notice them in vv. 4, 5 and 6. There is: The question of the seeking Saviour – v.4 Christ called Saul by his name. The Lord knew Paul even if Paul did not know him. 'What wrong have I done to you? Why are you so against me?' asked Christ. Paul had hurt Christ because he had hurt Christ's followers. The question of the surprised sinner 'Who are you, Lord?' asked Paul. He almost answered his own question, didn't he? The answer he received left no doubt as to who was speaking to him. Christ used his own personal name – 'I am Jesus, the one you thought was dead'. It was almost as if the Lord Jesus said, 'I am here in heaven with my Father. He honoured me, but you have been fighting against me.' Paul was shattered. If this was true, then all he had ever said and done was wrong. What should he do now? This led on to – The question of the submissive saint. 'What do you want me to do, Lord?' (You may not find this questions stated if you are reading one of the modern version.) Paul knew what he was saying and heard clearly what Christ wanted him to do (see also Acts 26:14). There is much we don't know but this we do – Paul did exactly what Jesus told him. There began that day a long life of wonderful service for Christ. We are still being blessed and helped today by the ministry of Paul. A THOUGHT: If you ask God for directions, make sure you are willing to follow them. |
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