Have you ever been so sure that you are right about something that no amount of evidence to the contrary could change your mind? Jesus’ disciples came up against this all the time in their mission to heal the sick and preach the gospel, particularly in chapters 7 through 9 in the book of Acts. Saul of Tarsus, a Jew and a Roman Citizen, was set on the idea of persecuting and imprisoning Christians. He was riding one day to Damascus to do just that, when a brilliant light from heaven knocked him to the ground. His blindness to the Christ literally blinded him, as we see illustrated in the picture above.
Far from being a permanent affliction or cruel punishment, Saul’s blindness was actually a catalyst for the conversion of his heart and mind. Three days later the Lord sent Ananias to heal Saul, and he regained his sight. This healing proof galvanized Saul’s faith. He left his former ways of persecuting Christians, and become one of the most important figures in the early Christian church, teaching, preaching, and healing wherever he went. Join us in the Sunday School this Sunday, April 26th as we read and study Acts, chapters 7 through 9.