Ordinary Ananias

The only time we hear of this Ananias in Damascus is in relationship to Saul (soon to become Paul). This messenger is described as "a man who was devout by the standard of the Law, and well spoken of by all the Jews who lived there". (Acts 22:12-16)

But the deal about Ananias is that he was obedient. When God told him to "get up and go to the street called Straight, and inquire at the house of Judas for a man from Tarsus named Saul, for he is praying", Ananias had just one problem. He had already heard that this guy Saul was in town to capture believers. But God said, "Go, for he is a chosen instrument of Mine, to hear My name before the Gentiles and kings and sons of Israel." (Acts 9:10-17)

So Ananias went. 

And God used him to speak healing and truth to a lion of a man. After encouraging Saul to be baptized, Ananias' job was done.

We see how the most influential apostle was turned around and set out on a lifetime of inestimable service to the King.

Praise God that He uses people like ordinary Ananias - and us.