Devo Acts 26

Chapter 26
12”On one of these journeys I was going to Damascus with the authority and
commission of the chief priests. 13About noon, O king, as I was on the road, I saw
a light from heaven, brighter than the sun, blazing around me and my companions.
14We all fell to the ground, and I heard a voice saying to me in Aramaic, ‘Saul,
Saul, why do you persecute me? It is hard for you to kick against the goads.’
15”Then I asked, ‘Who are you, Lord?’ “ ‘I am Jesus, whom you are persecuting,’
the Lord replied. 16’Now get up and stand on your feet. I have appeared to you to
appoint you as a servant and as a witness of what you have seen of me and what
I will show you. 17I will rescue you from your own people and from the Gentiles.
I am sending you to them 18to open their eyes and turn them from darkness to
light, and from the power of Satan to God, so that they may receive forgiveness of
sins and a place among those who are sanctified by faith in me.’
Meditation:
1. Why didn’t Jesus just say, “I’m the Son of God. You got it all wrong. Change
it”?
How would I respond to Jesus’ giving Saul a job to do even though he’s been
murdering Christians? What does this tell me about Jesus?
Consider what Paul might have prayed next; there he is, blind, with his
underlings leading him to safety.
2. Prayer: Have a conversation with Jesus similar to Paul’s. (Fill in the appropriate
personal situation)
First, Jesus asks me, “Why are you…?” How would I respond?
Next, Jesus tells me exactly who he is – a glimpse of him I have missed:
“I am Jesus the One you’re …”
Finally, Jesus says, “Up on your feet – I have a job for you.” What is the
job? How would I respond?
3. 3. Live today asking Jesus: Is there anything about you I’m missing out on?
That I don’t understand or accept? Show me.

Personal Note:
Jesus is not cruel.  He is not demanding and harsh.  He desires a willing heart that repents.  If God can use Paul, he can use anybody for His glory.  You said "I am Jesus the One you're wrestling and seeking after.  Jesus, what job do you have?  To live out the message of the Gospel.  I am willing God.  God is there anything about you I'm missing out on?
-trust and surrender fully to your leading, waiting is active waiting.