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9 Simple Lessons From The Man Who Commissioned Apostle Paul To Ministry by KLand(m): 12:08pm On Dec 05, 2020
Apostle Paul was a man of powerful impact in ministry. But do you know that it was an average man that commissioned him to full-time ministry? Who was that man, and what lessons can you learn from him and apply in your life today?

I believe there are life-changing lessons you can glean from the man who commissioned Apostle Paul to ministry. This is what I will show you in this post.

1. Ananias was a dependable disciple

The Lord needed someone in the city of Damascus to minister to Saul who just believed in His name and Ananias came to His mind. Bear in mind that Saul was not the only believer in that City at that period in time.

If God were to come to your city now, would He find you a dependable person to undertake a special task for Him?

2. Ananias heard the voice of God

How did Ananias know that God was sending him to go minister to Saul of Tarsus? It was because God had communicated that directive to him and he heard Him loud and clear.

As a believer in Christ, do you hear God speak to you?

3. Ananias was an obedient disciple of Jesus Christ

Ananias was enjoying the comfort of his house when he heard the voice of God to go into the street and look for Saul to minister to him. And he set out at once to accomplish the divine directive welcoming Saul into the world of Christ's believers. "And Ananias went his way and entered into the house..." where Saul was already waiting for him.

As a believer, how often do you obey the voice of God? Or even if you choose to obey, how urgently do you obey?

4. Ananias didn't let his fears stop his obedience to the Lord

You read from #3 above that Ananias was obedient to God's instructions concerning Saul, but that was after he had overcome his initial fears. Yes, Ananias feared for his life that's why he raised an initial objection, but he still obeyed.

Find a good reason to move against your fears. Your fears, no matter what they are, should not stop you from carrying out divine assignments.

5. Ananias was a humble person

People who are full of themselves cannot carry out divine assignments. And even if they do, they will mess it up because their pride will obstruct the move of God. Ananias's humility was on display when he accepted to go minister to Saul.

God's calling on your life is not an opportunity for self-promotion. Just like Ananias, your ministry should point people to the God who sent you, not to you who was sent.....


SOURCE: https://victorscorner.com/2020/12/01/9-great-lessons-from-the-man-who-commissioned-apostle-paul-to-ministry/
Re: 9 Simple Lessons From The Man Who Commissioned Apostle Paul To Ministry by Shawl001(m): 9:04pm On Dec 05, 2020
Truly, the personhood of Ananias is really amazing.

In modern day Christianity, we can say that Ananias is the spiritual father of Apostle Paul.

But, amazingly, we didn't really hear anything about him again. He was truly a disciple of Jesus, he wasn't after fame or recognition. Else, he must have taunted Apostle Paul to always give him reference and special Honour each time he writes a letter to the churches or stand to minister.

Disclaimer:
I am not saying it's bad to recognize higher authorities, but we must all see ourselves as STEWARDS before the Father. We are not owners, but managers.
Re: 9 Simple Lessons From The Man Who Commissioned Apostle Paul To Ministry by Ezekiel36vs28: 9:56pm On Dec 05, 2020
The lord himself commissioned apostle Paul and not Ananias.Dont get it wrong.thanks

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