Acts 9 - 10 (19th November) - Sky

Acts 9

In this chapter of Acts, we see something beautiful and amazing. The conversion of Saul or most people will know him as Peter.

He was miraculously blinded, could not eat nor drink and Jesus sent Ananias another Pharisee to restore him, to be filled. It’s beautiful because GOD could have used anyone, but He chose Saul as a prime example of what grace could do.

1 Tim 1:16 But for that very reason I was shown mercy so that in me, the worst of sinners, Christ Jesus might display his unlimited patience as an example for those who would believe on him and receive eternal life.

Saul’s mind being illumined by the Holt Spirit assimilated his knowledge as a Pharisee preached the good news of Jesus.

The next section we see Peter heals a paralytic and reviving the dead. This is the first recorded miracle of resurrection of a person besides Jesus.

Act 10

2 Interesting visions were shared in Acts 10 for both parties

For Cornelius was a vision of bringing back Peter to his house, pretty straight forward.
For Peter was a vision of asking him to kill and eat impure animals. Peter refused because he has not eaten anything impure before. He was puzzled of the meaning of this vision.

But later the vision causes a dramatic change in Peter’s attitude and behavior towards non-Jews. This vision causes a growth and breakthrough in Peter’s heart.

As I ponder about it, I realize GOD uses trials, struggles, visions, people even you to grow each day. What does it mean to you to grow?