1. A man named Ananias (10-14)

Saul was an infamous enemy of the gospel. The believers in Damascus were steeling themselves for his coming. They did not know that he had met the Risen Jesus, that he was blind and helpless and needed a shepherd. So when God called Ananias to go and help him, Ananias hesitated.

2. My chosen instrument (15-16)

God told Ananias that he had chosen Saul and wanted to use him to bring the gospel to the Gentiles as well as to the people of Israel. Saul would suffer for Jesus' sake. The zealous Pharisee was not a likely person to become an evangelist to the Gentiles. God sometimes chooses unlikely people, and gives them jobs they don't seem to fit.

3. An obedient shepherd (17-19a)

Ananias overcame his fear and feelings, obeyed God and went. He called Saul, 'Brother.' He prayed for him and fed him. Saul's sight was restored and he was baptized into the Christian fellowship.

Application: Lord, help me to be obedient to your word, so that you can use me as your instrument.
One Word: God's chosen instrument