Acts 9:10-16 NKJV

[10] Now there was a certain disciple at Damascus named Ananias; and to him the Lord said in a vision, “Ananias.” And he said, “Here I am, Lord.” [11] So the Lord said to him, “Arise and go to the street called Straight, and inquire at the house of Judas for one called Saul of Tarsus, for behold, he is praying. [12] And in a vision, he has seen a man named Ananias coming in and putting his hand on him so that he might receive his sight.” [13] Then Ananias answered, “Lord, I have heard from many about this man, how much harm he has done to Your saints in Jerusalem. [14] And here he has authority from the chief priests to bind all who call on Your name.” [15] But the Lord said to him, “Go, for he is a chosen vessel of Mine to bear My name before Gentiles, kings, and the children of Israel. [16] For I will show him how many things he must suffer for My name’s sake.”

As a child (and even as an employee), I have been told to do things that didn't make sense. I like doing things with a clear plan and purpose. Jumping headfirst into someone else's project is something I do not like doing. I want to know the reason, the WHOLE PLAN, and the objective outcome.

Ananias knew ALL about Saul of Tarsus. He was fully aware that a meeting with that guy would probably lead to a bad situation. It would come as no surprise that, even hearing from God, Ananias would have questions. He could have refused, I suppose. He could have come up with a dozen or more excuses as to why it was a bad idea or why he couldn't. Beatings, prison, and death don't sound like viable options... but Ananias went anyway.

We don't always have the luxury of knowing God's plans. If we did, it would probably make the hard jobs easier. I believe that trusting without knowing is one of the many ways God uses His plans to strengthen our feeble faith. Even though I wrestle with my own questions and concerns, I do my best to operate with blind obedience. Ananias had no idea what God would do with Saul. (It was monumental.) Imagine what God can do if our first response is always "Here I am, Lord."