Acts 22:10 – “What shall I do, Lord?’ I asked.”
Paul first question to this powerful presence that had overwhelmed him “Who are You Lord?” (V4:8) The Lord told him that He was Jesus whom Paul was fighting against. Paul understood that He was in the presence of divinity and surely he knew what people of the way had been saying, most importantly that Jesus was the long awaited Messiah and that He had risen from the dead. So surely Paul needed no more proof than what he was now confronted with. So now Paul was in the infant stages of learning about Jesus but he now longer resisted or persisted. The next question seems obvious, what did Jesus want him to do? This was the first time that Paul said this to the Lord, but it was something he would daily ask for the rest of his life. And Paul would be faithful and loyal to do, go and say what the Lord would have him do, have him go to, and have him to say.
Just as Paul came to saving knowledge of Jesus, and as he immediately submitted to the Lord and continued to do so, so should we have done so and for all our earthly lives continue to do so. In an age where people don’t know what to do in life and so they seek out advice from books, radio, television and even movies, here is the answer: We need to every day ask Jesus what He would have us do. We must remain open to His guidance every moment. Trust and He will lead. Remember The Karate Kid movies? Remember “wax on, wax off?” Remember how the lesson was learned. Obey the simple and if not immediately understanding the why, the master will lead us to greater skill and understanding. After spending time with the master than the why become unimportant and only obedience and, yes love, become necessary. Yes, it takes effort. But not the effort that we need to succeed in this world. It takes the light effort of one who wants to see and spend time with their beloved at every opportunity. (Matthew 11:28-30) Of course, loving comes first. (Mark 12:18-20) It is best to start one’s day in God’s Word being led by His Spirit. Leave time to hear from Him and talk to Him. Talking with Him is like calling someone whom we love on the phone, it is easy if we really want to. If we will do that, He will lead us into our purpose in life. We will be fulfilled in why we are here and what will make us most happy. Expect the unexpected. We may think we know what is best for us and what would make us most happy, but the Lord knows us better than we know ourselves. (Proverbs 16:9, 19:21)
Family, be dedicated to spending time with God and reading His message to us (the Bible). It is as hard as loving one who loved you first and loves you most. It is as simple as the old saying “Know Jesus, know peace. No Jesus, no peace.” Growing in Jesus is easy because He wanted it to be. Let us be with Jesus every opportunity we can and love for Him and praise to Him will flow. Thank You Lord for making it easy. Keep it simple, like God has told us Micah 6:8 – He has shown You, O man, what is good; And what does the Lord require of You but to do justly, to love mercy, And to walk humbly with Your God. Love God. Seek God. Know God. Know peace. Praise God!
Psalm 150:6 – Let everything that has breath praise the Lord. Praise the Lord!
Micah 7:7 – But as for me, I watch in hope for the Lord, I wait for God my Savior; my God will hear me.
Micah 6:8 – He has shown You, O man, what is good; And what does the Lord require of You but to do justly, to love mercy, And to walk humbly with Your God.
Numbers 6:24-26 “The Lord bless you and keep you; 25 the Lord make His face shine on you and be gracious to you; 26 the Lord turn His face toward you and give you peace.”