Ananias of Damascus only appears briefly in Scripture, but his obedience changed the course of history. In Acts 9, after Saul of Tarsus encountered the risen Christ on the road to Damascus, God called Ananias to do something unthinkable—go lay hands on the church’s greatest persecutor and restore his sight. Understandably, Ananias hesitated. “Lord, I have heard by many of this man, how much evil he hath done to thy saints…” (Acts 9:13). But God had chosen Saul for a purpose—and He had chosen Ananias to deliver the message.

What sets Ananias apart is not just that he obeyed, but that he obeyed with humility and grace. He didn’t greet Saul with suspicion or pride. Instead, he entered the house, laid his hands on him, and said, “Brother Saul…” (Acts 9:17). In that moment, fear gave way to faith, and judgment was swallowed up in brotherly love.

Ananias didn’t need a stage or a title to be used by God. He simply said yes. His obedience opened the door for Saul to be filled with the Holy Spirit, baptized, and launched into ministry as the Apostle Paul. That’s the power of saying yes to God, even when the call feels risky or uncomfortable.

Like Ananias, you may never be famous, but your obedience can unlock someone else's calling. Don’t underestimate what God can do through a surrendered heart. When He calls—go. He’s already at work on the other side of your obedience.