This Week's Worship

Unexpected Moments and Silent Joy 

Theme

The meeting between Paul and Ananias was part of God’s amazing plan in His providence.

But from a human perspective, their meeting seemed uncomfortable, fearful, and difficult to understand.

Sometimes God’s grace and providence come to us with a “frowning” face.

At first, His plan may seem confusing or even troubling.

But behind it, God is hiding His amazing purpose and grace.

Acts 9:10-14 (NKJV)

10 Now there was a certain disciple at Damascus named Ananias; and to him the Lord said in a vision, “Ananias.”

And he said, “Here I am, Lord.”

11 So the Lord said to him, “Arise and go to the street called Straight, and inquire at the house of Judas for one called Saul of Tarsus, for behold, he is praying. 12 And in a vision he has seen a man named Ananias coming in and putting his hand on him, so that he might receive his sight.”

13 Then Ananias answered, “Lord, I have heard from many about this man, how much harm he has done to Your saints in Jerusalem. 14 And here he has authority from the chief priests to bind all who call on Your name.”