Divine Encounter & Encouragement
Two years after the Commission, only
Jerusalem had heard the good news.
Then persecution hits, scattering
disciples into Judea and Samaria.
Phillip extends his witness to Africa
thro conversion of visiting dignitary.
And Saul encounters the risen
Lord on the road to Damascus,
transforming him from Saul the
Antagonist to Paul the Missionary.
Lord, we seek Encountering You:
The Lord told (Ananias): Go to
the house of Judas on Straight
Street and ask for a man from
Tarsus named Saul for he is Praying
And in a vision he has seen you
putting your hand on him… Go
for he is a chosen vessel of Mine
to bear My name before Gentiles…
Immediately he preached Christ
in the synagogues that He is
the Son of God (Acts 9:11-20).
When Saul arrived in Jerusalem,
he tried to meet with the believers,
but they were all afraid of him…
Then Barnabas brought him to
the apostles and told them how
Saul had seen the Lord on the
way to Damascus (Acts 9:26-27).
Lord, You gave Paul a dramatic
Encounter on the road to Damascus.
Throughout history many have told
of encounters and the fruit of their
lives validated their testimonies.
An Encounter with You can turn
anyone into a passionate believer
who will earnestly give You the glory.
So step into our experiences in
powerful and life-altering ways
and show us Your glory. Amen.
Lord, You appeared to Saul, blinded
him to get his attention and then
turnaround his life. Likewise, You
may allow me to get to a dark place
where I can’t see without Your help.
At those times, help me to do as
Paul did and Pray fervently so that
my spiritual sight can be restored
and Your Will Be Done. Amen.
Lord, help me to see others with
Your eyes; and make me to be
an encourager like Barnabas.
Give me the vision to see the
potential U have deposited in them.
Fill me with courage to stand with
those who are in trouble and need
my help or defense. And make me
a bridge of encouragement from
Your heart to the hearts of others.
In Jesus’ precious name, Amen.