The Geography of the Place Called 'There'
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Rev. Tse Amable | January 21 2026 | Acts 22:1-21
KEY VERSE: “Get up,' the Lord said, ‘and go into Damascus. THERE you will be told all that you have been assigned to do.” (Acts 22:10, NIV)
MESSAGE:
The story is told of a Christian who died and went to heaven. On his arrival, an angel took him round to show him how beautiful heaven is. They got to a room filled with parcels of gifts. Answering the question of this new arrival, the angel explained that the parcels were gifts sent from heaven to some persons on earth, but the angels could not find the addresses where they were to be delivered. Thus, the parcels were returned to heaven undelivered. How sad! That story, though exaggerated, may be the story of some believers who could not be found where they were expected to be to meet their helpers. When the Lord wanted the new convert Paul to be told God’s assignment, he was told to go to a specific place named DAMASCUS because “THERE” he would find Ananias. When the Lord wanted to provide food to Prophet Elijah, he was told, “Go at once to Zarephath of Sidon and stay THERE. I have commanded a widow in that place to supply you with food” (1 Kings 17:9 NIV).
The opening line of one of the hymns in the Baptist Hymnal says, “There is a place of quiet rest near to the heart of God.” Every blessing of God for you as a believer is located in Christ. You have to be “THERE” to receive and enjoy your blessings. Therefore, remain in Christ and in fellowship with other believers because “THERE, the LORD bestows his blessing, even life forevermore” (Psalms 133:3 NIV). Find out from God what that place called “THERE” is, and go THERE to be helped and blessed.
FEET AND HANDS FOR THE MESSAGE:
Are you aware that the miracle or help you are looking for can be found in a specific place? If Zechariah had not gone to the temple to perform his duty as a priest, he might have missed the angelic visitation. Wait on the Lord for direction. He will show you where the helpers of your destiny are located. They can be found in the place called “THERE”.
PRAYER:
Father, I thank you for the wonderful spiritual experiences I received and continue to receive as benefits of the new and abundant life. Teach me how to use these experiences to lead others to saving faith in Jesus Christ. I pray in the name of Jesus Christ. Amen!
THERE SHALL BE SHOWERS OF BLESSING.
SHOWERS! BLESSINGS!!
The 365 DAILY BIBLE READING
DAILY word study: THERE ἐκεῖ (ekei) is the Greek word translated as there. It points to a specific place chosen by God, not a vague location or random movement. In Acts 22:10, the Lord told Paul to go to Damascus, where he would receive further instruction. The word signals intentional placement.
God often connects revelation to obedience. Paul’s assignment was real, but its details were disclosed only after he moved where God directed. The instruction came with a location.
Reflect on this:
Ask yourself where God is directing you now, and whether you are willing to go there in trust.
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