Acts 9:8-9 And Saul arose from the earth; and when his eyes were opened, he saw no man: but they led him by the hand… A wonderful change in the soul of which this was the symbol. I. THE HAND YIELDED. 1. Confession of futile character of past opposition. Sense of helplessness. 2. Trust in a newly discovered guide. II. THE HAND GRASPED. Soldiers accompany Saul, or strangers to him; they yet represented Divine guidance given in weakness. The responsibility of those who offer to guide. III. THE HAND KEPT — a type of soul attitude. Continue with Christ. True progress was the outcome of being led. We shall be brought to the great ends of life by being led. We shall attain rest. We need to gain that submissiveness embodied in "Lead, kindly light." (A. F. Muir, M. A.) Parallel Verses KJV: And Saul arose from the earth; and when his eyes were opened, he saw no man: but they led him by the hand, and brought him into Damascus. |
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