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Scripture Meditation No. 1727
AATHAVAN – Thursday, 30 October 2025
“And he (Saul) said, ‘Who are You, Lord?’ And He said, ‘I am Jesus whom you are persecuting; it is hard for you to kick against the goads.’ (Acts 9:5 NASB)
Today’s meditation verse records part of the conversation between Saul and the Lord Jesus Christ. Through this divine encounter, Jesus revealed Himself to Saul—who was soon transformed into Paul.
Many readers of this verse tend to think that the ones persecuting Jesus are only the enemies of the Gospel who openly oppose Christ and His followers. That is true, but we must look deeper.
Usually, people assume that every word of instruction or admonition in Scripture is meant for someone else. Beloved, this verse is for all who call themselves Christians today—it urges us to examine our own lives. The Word of God is like a double-edged sword; it pierces both the one who speaks it and the one who resists it. We must never forget that.
“For the word of God is living and active, and sharper than any two-edged sword, even penetrating as far as the division of soul and spirit, of both joints and marrow, and able to judge the thoughts and intentions of the heart.” (Hebrews 4:12 NASB)
Likewise, the words, “I am Jesus whom you are persecuting,” are not only for the enemies of Christ—they also confront us who bear His name.
Today, are not many who call themselves Christians—government officials, leaders, or believers—found guilty of corruption and deceit? Are not some arrested for fraud, violence, or even immoral acts? Are not many so-called Christian workers involved in criminal and abusive behaviour? Are they not, like Saul once was, persecuting Christ Himself? Truly, they are “kicking against the goads.”
As it is written, “And falling to the ground, he heard a voice saying to him, ‘Saul, Saul, why are you persecuting Me?’” (Acts 9:4 NASB)
Even today, the same Lord Jesus looks upon those who act against His will and asks, “Why are you persecuting Me?” Yet, many Christians live as though deaf to His voice, hardened in heart, continuing in wickedness without conscience or repentance.
Beloved, when the Lord asked this question, Saul trembled and immediately surrendered himself to God’s will:
“And he said, ‘Lord, what do You want me to do?’” (Acts 9:6 NASB)
Likewise, it is essential for us to yield our lives fully to the will of God.
Let each of us—myself included—pause and examine our hearts. Are we, in any way, like Saul, “kicking against the goads”? If so, no matter how much we pray, our pain will not cease, and our problems will not change. Only when we, like Saul, humbly say, “Lord, what do You want me to do?” and choose to walk in obedience, will we experience true blessing and transformation. That is when we, too, can become like Paul.
So let us sincerely ask today: “Lord, what do You want me to do?”
📖 Devotional Message by: Bro. M. Geo Prakash
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