Centre verse(Act 9:15)" But the Lord said unto him, Go thy way: for he is a chosen vessel unto me,to bear my name before the Gentiles, and kings, and to the children of Israel" TEXT: ACT 9:10-22. In the olden days story,we were made to know that vessels are essential collections that explain social class,economic status especially in princely palaces. Vessels are utensils and household articles usually made for various uses in the house. Some may be designed products of gold,others of silver,metal or lower quality material. Each of this utensil is equally constructed based on the functions they are to perform in the house and also for different occasion, different guests and so on. But it is odd to observe a situation where a useless vessel becomes most demanding container to carry precious and costly drinks for guests and visitors. The life of Saul of Tarsus is a clear lesson of the contradiction of God's grace. He was born and raised in the severe discipline religious movement of the Jewish religion and trained to protect and propagate the belief of that sect. He was totally committed to become the most violent fighter of a damnable philosophy that does not support the gospel of grace. However, he had an unforgettable confrontation with Christ Jesus on his way to perform a wicked engagement in Syria, even after his involvement in the martyrdom of Stephen. A disciple in Damascus Ananias, was surprised from the Lord's message that he had concluded to use such a man as his instrument to propagate the same gospel which he had sought to destroy. What a figurative statement (irony)! How easily we condemn people and made a conclusion that no good thing can come from them because of a present appalling spiritual state. God's saints are the carrier of the amazing grace of God. Deprived of grace, man is no more than a violent beast like Paul before his dramatic change. Let us learn to be tender to God and to be wavering in His hand. Let us try to surrender ourselves fully to Him as a vessel and a voluntary instrument for Him to maximally transform us otherwise useless vessel into glorious instruments. REMEMBER THIS: The grace of God is a mystery that transforms the sinner into saint. Further Bible verses: Ephesians 3:7, Roman 1:5.
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