Homilist Acts 22:10 And I said, What shall I do, LORD? And the Lord said to me, Arise, and go into Damascus… Analyse these words and you will discover four important elements of belief underlying the thoughts of the speaker. I. A consciousness that SOMETHING MUST BE DONE IN ORDER TO OBTAIN SALVATION. A man cannot morally be saved by inaction. Effort is essential. II. A consciousness that something must be done AGREEABLE TO THE DIVINE WILL. "What wilt Thou have me to do?" The work to be done must be done, not by blind excitement or capricious act, but by the will of God. God's will is to be consulted. III. A consciousness that the thing to be done must be done by the MAN HIMSELF. "What wilt Thou have me to do?" No one can do the work that is necessary for me — no priest, preacher, or Church. I must do it. IV. A consciousness of THE NEED OF DIVINE HELP in the work. "What wilt Thou have me to do? "I want Divine direction. As if he had said something must be done, whatever Thou teachest I will do. "Teach me Thy will." (Homilist.) Parallel Verses KJV: 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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