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One Prayer Part 4

Unstoppable Influence 


(Acts 9:15-19) But the Lord said to Ananias, "Go! 

This man is my chosen instrument to carry my name before the Gentiles and their kings and before the people of Israel. I will show him how much he must suffer for my name." Then Ananias went to the house and entered it. Placing his hands on Saul, he said, "Brother Saul, the Lord—Jesus, who appeared to you on the road as you were coming here—has sent me so that you may see again and be filled with the Holy Spirit." Immediately, something like scales fell from Saul's eyes, and he could see again. He got up and was baptized, and after taking some food, he regained his strength. 

Influence Killers 

 When we become gripped with fear. 

(Acts 9:13-14) "Lord," Ananias answered, "I have heard many reports about this man and all the harm he has done to your saints in Jerusalem. 14And he has come here with authority from the chief priests to arrest all who call on your name." 

 When we struggle with insecurity. 

(Judges 6:12, 15) When the angel of the LORD appeared to Gideon, he said, "The LORD is with you, mighty warrior." "But Lord”, Gideon asked, "how can I save Israel? My clan is the weakest in Manasseh, and I am the least in my family." 

  When we maintain unhealthy relationships. 

(Psalm 1:1-2) “Blessed is the man who does not walk in the counsel of the wicked or stand in the way of sinners or sit in the seat of mockers. But his delight is in the law of the LORD, and on his law he meditates day and night.” 

 When we canʼt shake the sin. 

(Hebrews 12:1) “Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles, and let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us.” 

Unstoppable Influence 

1. Listen. 

 (Acts 9:10) In Damascus there was a disciple named Ananias. The Lord called to him in a vision, “Ananias!” “Yes, Lord,” he answered. (John 10:27 NLT) “My sheep recognize my voice; I know them, and they follow me.” 

2. Trust. 

(Acts 9:13-14) “Lord,” Ananias answered, “I have heard many reports about this man and all the harm he has done to your saints in Jerusalem. And he has come here with authority from the chief priests to arrest all who call on your name.” (Proverbs 3:5) “Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding…” 

3. Believe. 

(Acts 9:15) But the Lord said to Ananias, “Go! This man is my chosen instrument to carry my name before the Gentiles and their kings and before the people of Israel.” 

 4. Go. 

(Acts 9:17-18) Then Ananias went to the house and entered it. Placing his hands on Saul, he said, “Brother Saul, the Lord— Jesus…has sent me so that you may see again and be filled with the Holy Spirit.” Immediately, something like scales fell from Saulʼs eyes, and he could see again. He got up and was baptized

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