Lord, what wilt thou have me do?

"Paul's expression, 'Lord, What wilt thou have me do?', followed by righteous action produced a change of heart and created the foundation for the life of one of the greatest missionaries."

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ACTS OF THE APOSTLES CHAPTER 9

3 And as he journeyed, he came near Damascus: and suddenly there shined round about him a light from heaven:

4 And he fell to the earth, and heard a voice saying unto him, Saul, Saul, why persecutest thou me?

5 And he said, who art thou, Lord? And the Lord said, I am Jesus whom thou persecutest: it is hard for thee to kick against the pricks.

6 And he trembling and astonished said, Lord, what wilt thou have me to do? And the Lord said unto him, Arise, and go into the city, and it shall be told thee what thou must do.

Paul's character is reflected in Chapter 9 of Acts. He seems to have been a man that was very driven and dedicated to what he felt was right. Before his "change of heart experience" he was dedicated to the cause of the law of the pharisees. He lived the Law of Moses in the way he deemed correct. He was however persecuting the Saints and performing acts that caused him need of future retribution and repentance.

When on the road to Damascus the errors of his ways were thrown before him. He responded, as we must continually respond; "Lord, what wilt thou have me do?" His statement of willingness did not end at that moment... it was reflected time and time again in his faithful service as a missionary.If we too continually seek to have a change of heart we must make sure are statements are followed by faithful action. Paul's expression, 'Lord, What wilt thou have me do?', followed by righteous action produced a change of heart and created the foundation for the life of one of the greatest missionaries.