Paul had an advantage that we usually don’t have. After his conversation, the Lord sent Ananias to explain how God would use him. He was a chosen vessel to bear the Lord’s name before Gentiles, kings, and the children of Israel. Acts 9:16 says, “For I will show him how many things he must suffer for My name’s sake.” 2 Corinthians 11:23-33 is a record of that suffering.

The Lord used my fall to woo me to Himself in ways that I had not known before. I had never heard the words ‘intimate communion’ nor understood what it was. Through my years of being bedridden and unable to work, He led me into a journey of intimacy that is unequaled to anything on this earth.

Job 22:21 Amplified says, “Acquaint now yourself with Him (agree with God and show yourself to be conformed to His will) and be at peace; by that (you shall prosper and great) good shall come to you.”