The Lord said to Ananias, a disciple in Damascus, "Arise and go...to Saul of Tarsus for behold, he is praying and in a vision he has seen a man named Ananias coming in and purring his hand on him so that he might receive his sight." Then Ananias answered, "Lord I have heard from many about this man, how much harm he has done to Your saints in Jerusalem." But the Lord said, "Go, for he is a chosen vessel of mine to bear My Name before Gentiles, Kings and the children of Israel. For I will show him how many things he must suffer for My Name's sake." Acts 9:10-22
God spoke to Ananias in a vision, but he was afraid to go. What God was asking him to do did not make any sense to him, so he got confirmation. What if he didn't obey? Ananias obeyed even though he was afraid. Because he obeyed, Saul was healed and filled with the Holy Spirit and went on to do the works of the Lord. It's amazing how one small act of obedience can lead to so many great things.
We are going to be afraid, but we can not let that fear cripple us and stop us from doing what the Lord wants us to do. Do not fear, for the Lord your God is with you.
Dear Lord, please help me to obey you even when, especially when I am afraid. Thank you Lord that I can trust you. I can depend on you because I know that you love me as Your child and want what is best for me. You are with me so I do not have to be afraid. Thank you so much Lord for your protection and your guidance.
