Ananias – God’s Sponsor

And there was a certain disciple at Damascus, named Ananias; and to him said the Lord in a vision, Ananias. And he said, Behold, I am here, Lord. And the Lord said unto him, Arise, and go into the street which is called Straight, and enquire in the house of Judas for one called Saul, of Tarsus: for, behold, he prayeth, And hath seen in a vision a man named Ananias coming in, and putting his hand on him, that he might receive his sight. Then Ananias answered, Lord, I have heard by many of this man, how much evil he hath done to thy saints at Jerusalem: And here he hath authority from the chief priests to bind all that call on thy name. But the Lord said unto him, Go thy way: for he is a chosen vessel unto me, to bear my name before the Gentiles, and kings, and the children of Israel: For I will shew him how great things he must suffer for my name's sake. And Ananias went his way, and entered into the house; and putting his hands on him said, Brother Saul, the Lord, even Jesus, that appeared unto thee in the way as thou camest, hath sent me, that thou mightest receive thy sight, and be filled with the Holy Ghost. And immediately there fell from his eyes as it had been scales: and he received sight forthwith, and arose, and was baptized. Acts 9:10-18

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While Saul was meditating in darkness for three days, God was working with him explaining and revealing many things to him. At the same time God was working on a disciple named Ananias. God called him in a vision and Ananias responded. God told him about Saul and told Ananias to go and lay his hands on him for God gave a vision to Saul as well that there was going to be a man named Ananias that would come and heal him from his physical blindness while God was healing Saul from the spiritual blindness. Ananias was afraid to go to Saul because of Saul’s reputation, but God explained that Saul was going to be His man. Then Ananias obeyed and all was completed to God’s satisfaction.

Prayer for Today: God, help us to be healed from our physical ailments but more importantly heal us from our spiritual ailments. We want to see You and respond to You and then obey You trusting that You know more about all of these issues than we do. Thank You for Your willingness to work with people like us.