Acts 22:14-15 – “And he (Ananias to Paul) said to me, The God of our fathers has appointed you to know His will and to see the Righteous One and to hear the voice of His mouth.  15 And you shall be a witness for Him before all men of all that you have seen and heard.”

What a day to be alive!  This is the day the Lord has made, and we have an endless number of reasons to rejoice and be glad.   Today, as I read, prayed, and meditated on the Word, I was drawn to something in Acts 22 that resonated powerfully.   Paul was relating his Damascus road experience.  The Light (Jesus) blinded him physically.  Ananias came to pray for him and said something interesting and revealing.

In Acts 22:14-15, we have the revelation of God’s appointment of Paul as an apostle of the Kingdom.  In it, there are four key elements worth noting.

• Know God’s will.
• See Jesus.
• Hear His voice.
• Witness for Him – (Gospel).

For us to complete the mission and commission of Jesus.  To be His witnesses and do the works He did, we have to “Know” Him and His Will.   To truly “Know” Him, we have to “See” Him and “Hear” His voice clearly and correctly.    It is only as we “See” with the eyes of the Spirit and “Hear” with spiritual ears that we can stand in the “Knowledge” of Him and be effective “Witnesses.”

We can only give what we have.   If we try to witness for Him without Knowing, Seeing, and Hearing Him, we become like the seven sons of Sceva.

The power or strength to live the Christian life and fulfill our assignment is established on the foundation of “Knowing, Seeing, and Hearing Jesus.”  If we “Know” Him, we have “Seen” Him.  Remember, Jesus said, “My sheep hear My voice and know Me.”   If Matthew 6:33 is a reality in our lives, and if He is “in” us and we are “in” Him, it is impossible not to serve Him.

The Harvest is ready, and the harvesters are few.   The preventative to distraction is Knowing, Seeing, and Hearing Him.  Divided hearts are distracted hearts.    People perish if the hearts of believers are divided.

When we “Know, See, and Hear Him,” a fire is ignited inside us, and He becomes our all.   We have a world to win, a winning message, an undefeatable power, and an eternal commission.   He is calling us to total surrender, will we?   The world’s eternity depends on our response.  If we know His Will, see His Face, and hear His Voice, it will be impossible not to respond.  It is Harvest time!

May your day be prosperous and joyous as you pursue God’s purposes for your life!