May 14, 2009 - Acts 9:6

“’Now get up and go into the city, and you will be told what you must do.’” Acts 9:6.
Paul, having been confronted by a powerful, bright light who called Himself Jesus, is now told what he must do next. He is to proceed to Damascus, which was to be his intended destination, but instead of rounding up the followers of Jesus to arrest them, he was instructed to wait for what he was to do next.
It seems to me that Saul was a hard-charging individual who was not accustomed to being “told what (he) must do.” I don’t believe that he was used to waiting for much, as well. Yet, just after this life-changing occurrence, Saul was told to go into town and wait for what he was to do next. And he did it.
I must admit that I tend toward the “American way” in regard to waiting, as well as handling being told what to do! I struggle with both areas! Even after years of following Jesus, this is a struggle, yet I recognize that it is a healthy one for me to deal with – being patient and being told what to do. It seems that Saul’s attention was captured by Jesus, and he was ready to do whatever he was told.
Questions to consider: How ready are you to wait for God to speak to you? Upon hearing, how willing are you to obey His instructions? Is there anything that God has spoken to you that He is still waiting for you to obey?
Prayer: Father, give me the heart to wait on You, and give me the strength to obey You once I hear from You. Give me the humility to not go charging off on my own, doing my will and purpose. Help me to follow after You. Amen.