How can Paul's response in Acts 22:10 inspire our daily decision-making? Setting the Scene Acts 22 records Paul recounting his Damascus-road encounter. In the middle of the blinding light and the unmistakable voice of Jesus, he blurts out, “‘What shall I do, Lord?’” (Acts 22:10). That single question—and the Lord’s immediate directive—offers a template for every choice we face today. Paul’s Heart Cry • Humble admission of need • Recognition of Jesus’ absolute authority (“Lord”) • Readiness to act before knowing details The Lord answers just as quickly: “‘Get up and go into Damascus, because there you will be told all that you have been appointed to do.’” Notice He gives only the next step, not the full itinerary. Principles for Our Daily Decisions 1. Start with surrender, not strategy. 2. Ask God first—before family, friends, or search engines. 3. Expect partial light. Obedience to the first step positions us to receive the second. 4. Treat every directive of Scripture as non-negotiable. 5. Let God’s plan interrupt yours without hesitation. Aligned Scriptures • Proverbs 3:5-6 — “Trust in the LORD with all your heart… He will make your paths straight.” • Psalm 119:105 — “Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.” • James 1:5 — “If any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God… and it will be given to him.” • Luke 11:28 — “Blessed rather are those who hear the word of God and obey it.” • John 10:27 — “My sheep listen to My voice; I know them, and they follow Me.” Putting It into Practice • Begin each morning echoing Paul’s question: “What shall I do, Lord?” • Open the Bible expecting a specific directive; keep a notebook ready. • When a verse confronts your attitude or behavior, obey immediately. • Invite mature believers to confirm big decisions through Scripture, not opinion. • Review the day’s choices at night, thanking God for every nudge you followed—and repenting where you stalled. Fruit of Obedient Choices • Clarity replaces confusion; God “makes your paths straight.” • Peace settles the heart because decisions rest on His wisdom, not guesswork. • Growth accelerates; each answered step trains spiritual ears to hear the next. • Your life becomes a living testimony, just as Paul’s Damascus obedience still speaks today. |
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