We know nothing about Ananias except what we are told here, and Paul's later recollections of the incident, yet he played a pivotal role in the life of Paul, and hence in the life of the world. He must have lived a godly life day by day, and was no doubt an asset to the local church. Then he was given a vital task to perform, and one that required great obedience.
God tells him exactly what to do, sometimes God's word to us will be very specific. Now Ananias knew who Saul was and the sort of man he was, so not unnaturally he questioned God. Note that God is perfectly happy to be questioned by Ananias. God actually seems to have very little problem with people complaining directly to Him. Problems arise when people complain to other people about God, as with the Israelites in the desert.
Ananias then obeys God. Note also it is not an easy word he has to take, for he has to tell Paul how much he will suffer. God had also prepared the way by giving Saul a vision of Ananias. When they meet Paul is healed and baptised.
God tells him exactly what to do, sometimes God's word to us will be very specific. Now Ananias knew who Saul was and the sort of man he was, so not unnaturally he questioned God. Note that God is perfectly happy to be questioned by Ananias. God actually seems to have very little problem with people complaining directly to Him. Problems arise when people complain to other people about God, as with the Israelites in the desert.
Ananias then obeys God. Note also it is not an easy word he has to take, for he has to tell Paul how much he will suffer. God had also prepared the way by giving Saul a vision of Ananias. When they meet Paul is healed and baptised.
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