Scripture - Acts 9:3-9 As he journeyed he came near Damascus, and suddenly a light shone around him from heaven. 4 Then he fell to the ground, and heard a voice saying to him, "Saul, Saul why are you persecuting Me?" 5 And he said, "Who are You, Lord?". Then the Lord said "I am Jesus, whom you are persecuting. It is hard for you to kick against the goads." 6 So he, trembling and astonished said "Lord, what do you want me to do?" Then the Lord said to him, "Arise and go into the city, and you will be told what you must do." 7 And the men who journeyed with him stood speechless, hearing a voice but seeing no one. 8 Then Saul arose from the ground, and when his eyes were opened he saw no one. But they led him by the hand and brought him into Damascus. 9 And he was three days without sight, and neither ate nor drank.
Observation - One of the most dynamic conversions in the bible. Someone that had such hatred for the people of God is converted to be one of the most influential people in God's kingdom. I always find it interesting that he was blinded at this occasion. That the Lord put scales on his eyes and he was led by others to the city and stayed in Damascus for three days and didn't eat or see. Having to depend on others to even get around. His blindness was for such a profound purpose. God needed to reset his vision. Prior to this experience Paul was seeing the people of God with hatred and disdain. His sight was set on eliminating the kingdom of God. But after this experience he was seeing how he can expand the kingdom of God. God needed to reset his vision and focus his attention on different things.
Application - Many of the experiences we go through are meant to refocus our attention. We may not experience physical blindness, but in some ways we are kept from seeing clearly so that we can gain a kingdom perspective. God wants us to see how the kingdom works and sometimes we need to be blinded of how the world works. Our old vision sees in the carnal but heavenly vision sees the kingdom.
Prayer - Father give me kingdom vision...
