FAITH CAPSULE: If you have been called it is time to respond.

Acts 9:1-31

The book of John 1:1-3 describe the Word of God, “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was in the beginning with God. All things were made through Him, and without Him nothing was made that was made.” Going by the description of the Word of God it is impossible for the Word to sound in man’s direction or enter into man and be doubted. Saul with his wicked agenda, with his all-out war against the Living Word of God, heard and saw the Word in His direction and his life was re-directed.
Saul was on his way to go and cause damage to the body of Christ in Damascus. He had all the permission that was needed to bring anyone that was for Christ to Jerusalem bounded. On his way Jesus showed up to him in the form of light shining from heaven. Saul responded to the call. “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.’” (Acts 9:5) It possible that the question of Saul is what kept him in dark for three days when he lost his sight. The condition of not having eyesight for three days without knowing whether or not it will be regained can be devastating. Saul gained his sight back but the bottom line of it is if you have been called it is time to respond Many are hearing the Word daily or weekly (on Sundays) through the pages of Scripture, but yet they are not paying attention to Him. Those who pay attention will hear and not doubt the Word.

Any man that sees the Word of God like Saul did will no doubt receive Him, such will become a force that cannot fail in any area of life. With His calling comes challenges but overcoming is certain. When the Word the word calls you, He will back you up if you do not back out of Him. With Jesus there is no middle ground between answering to serve Him and answering to serve the world. You are either for or against Him. Saul answered with all his heart and he had a transformation in every area of life. His name was changed to Paul and all of his writing in the New Testament is a testimony to the fact that Paul was more sensitive to the Holy Spirit more than the ones that walked with Jesus (including the Apostles) while He was on earth.
It is absolutely impossible to hear from the Lord or to see the Lord like Saul did and not accept or receive Him.

Prayer for today: Ask Him to pour out the fire of His love in your heart.