Once Was Blind

"Why are the nations in an uproar

And the peoples devising a vain thing?

The kings of the earth take their stand

And the rulers take counsel together

Against the Lord and against His anointed."--Psalm 2:1-2

 

 

Many oppose Christ

 

The church is growing  "Over all victorious in its bright increase."

 

The church is growing even among those who oppose Christ

 

 

A miracle that involved his EYES/ SIGHT

 

Metaphor for understanding

 

 

"I pray that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened, so that you will know what is the hope of His calling, what are the riches of the glory of His inheritance in the saints, and what is the surpassing greatness of His power toward us who believe."--Ephesians 1:18-19

 

 

 

--Saul saw the SAVIOR

 

 

--Saul saw HIMSELF

 

     "It is hard for you to kick against the goads."--Acts 26:14

 

     "I have been crucified with Christ."--Galatians 2:20

 

 

--Saul saw the SAINTS

 

     "Confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed."--James 3:16

 

 

--Saul saw the required STEPS

 

     "What shall I do, Lord?"--Acts 22:10

 

     "I was not disobedient to that heavenly vision."--Acts 26:19

 

 

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"Thy word is a lamp unto my feet and a light to my path."--Psalm 119:105