Acts 22:10 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

And I said, What shall I do, LORD? And the Lord said unto me, Arise, and go into Damascus; and there it shall be told thee of all things which are appointed for thee to do.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

So I asked, 'What do you want me to do, Lord?' And he told me, 'Get up and head to Damascus. Someone there will fill you in on everything you're meant to do.'

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

Sometimes God's next step is just showing up where he tells you to go.

📚 Historical Context

In the book of Acts, Paul is defending himself before a crowd in Jerusalem after his arrest, recounting his dramatic conversion from a persecutor of Christians to a follower of Christ. This verse specifically describes the moment on the road to Damascus when, after being blinded by a heavenly light and hearing Jesus' voice, Paul seeks direction from the Lord. Jesus instructs him to proceed to Damascus, where he will learn the details of his new mission.

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