Joshua 23:1-16; Isaiah 17:1-18:7; 2 Thessalonians 2:1-17
Then a certain Ananias, a devout man according to the law, having a good testimony with all the Jews who dwelt there, came to me; and he stood and said to me, ‘Brother Saul, receive your sight.’ Acts 22:12-13 NKJV
As Paul shared his conversion story, he mentioned the part Ananias played. This dear brother was known to have a good testimony in Damascus. His life was marked by a reverence for God and a genuine love for others. His warm greeting would have meant much to Paul. Later Paul writes concerning elders, “Moreover he must have a good testimony among those who are outside…” (1 Tim. 3:7). Let’s seek to emulate Ananias! —Pete Smith
O use me, Lord, use even me;
Until Your blessed face I see. —F. R. Havergal