Challenged to Greater Service

The Damascus Road wasn’t only about Saul—it also involved Ananias. God called him to minister to the very man who had been terrorizing Christians. At first, Ananias hesitated, but God challenged him to see Saul not as an enemy, but as a brother. This is the challenge we all face: to see people not through human eyes, but through the lens of Jesus’ grace.

Ananias’ obedience played a vital role in Saul’s transformation, reminding us that sometimes our call is to come alongside someone others would rather avoid. True service often stretches us beyond comfort, asking us to forgive, reconcile, and walk in faith. God is always calling His people to greater service—will we say, “Here I am, Lord”?
 
Scripture:
2 Corinthians 5:18-19 - Now all these things are from God, who reconciled us to Himself through Christ and gave us the ministry of reconciliation, namely, that God was in Christ reconciling the world to Himself, not counting their trespasses against them, and He has committed to us the word of reconciliation.
 
Application:
Pray and ask God to show you someone you need to see differently. Take a step of faith this week to serve, forgive, or encourage that person.
 
Prayer:
Lord, open my eyes to see others as You see them. Give me courage to step into greater service, even when it feels uncomfortable. Help me to live as an instrument of Your reconciliation.