Then Saul, still breathing threats and murder against the disciples of the Lord, went to the high priest and asked letters from him to the synagogues of Damascus, so that if he found any who were of the Way, whether men or women, he might bring them bound to Jerusalem. (Acts 9:1-2)
Lord, there are those in leadership in the Episcopal Church today who seek to persecute your faithful disciples; have mercy on us.
As he journeyed he came near Damascus, and suddenly a light shone around him from heaven. (Acts 9:3)
Jesus, thank you for being the light to bring us through this time of darkness in the church and in the nation.
Then he fell to the ground, and heard a voice saying to him, “Saul, Saul, why are you persecuting me?” (Acts 9:4)
Jesus, please speak to the hearts of those who are persecuting your people.
And he said, “Who are you, Lord?” Then the Lord said, “I am Jesus, whom you are persecuting. It is hard for you to kick against the goads.” (Acts 9:5)
Holy Spirit, please help the leaders of the Episcopal Church respond as Saul did and seek to know who is speaking to their hearts. Speak to the hearts of all those going to the General Convention of the Episcopal Church.
So he, trembling and astonished, said, “Lord, what do you want me to do?” Then the Lord said to him, “Arise and go into the city, and you will be told what you must do.” (Acts 9:6)
Father, lead us all by the hand and bring us to the heavenly city where our hearts will be forever changed.
And the men who journeyed with him stood speechless, hearing a voice but seeing no one. (Acts 9:7)
Jesus, move in the hearts of all those who are witnesses to your deeds.
Then Saul arose from the ground, and when his eyes were opened he saw no one. But they led him by the hand and brought him into Damascus. (Acts 9:8 )
Father, lead the spiritually blind by the hand and bring them to the place you have prepared for them.
And he was three days without sight, and neither ate nor drank. (Acts 9:9)
Holy Spirit, please help those who are spiritually blind to wait on you, to tarry and wait for Jesus to move in their hearts. Thank you.
A word received: You are in my care; look to me for help and I will bless you. Look to me in the storm. Look to me for my care. Look to me and I will bless you.
Lord, we look to you; help us to be steady in you.
Friday: 140, 142; 1 Samuel 13:19-14:15; Acts 9:1-9; Luke 23:26-31
Saturday: 137:1-6(7-9), 144; 1 Samuel 14:16-30; Acts 9:10-19a; Luke 23:32-43
Notes from the Front Line
Albany Intercessor
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great… this just might be a blog that i’ll make a habbit out of reading it:)
i came here accidentally, wanting to find out something about verse 9. what do you think, Paul “neither ate nor drank” because he was fasting or because he simply was unable to, similarly to the lost of sight?
Saul(Paul?) was in morning and rage, his spirit aimed to judge others,bind them and “Take them to Israel”. The Lord shown the light, so that in the darkest of places within the soul, the temple of spirit, 1(you) may see that justice/judgement should be blind inorder to remain impartial(this allows for redemption), knowing one owns spirit can align or alienates us to christ, and it is our spirit which shows to others our true intent. His spirit was full, his appetite lost since the lord will not feed that which does not acknowledge him) his spirit was filled with the darkness, where sin abides in need of the light and threatened the living, Lambs of christ (life of others) rather then to heal and redeam them by showing them his light of enlightenment, which Paul came to ascribe too.
what do you think?