“But Elymas the sorcerer (for so is his name by interpretation) withstood them, seeking to turn away the deputy from the faith. Then Saul, (who also is called Paul,) filled with the Holy Ghost, set his eyes on him,”
Acts 13:8-9 KJV
But Elymas, whose name means “sorcerer,” stood up against them and tried to prevent the governor from believing their message. Saul, also known as Paul, stared into his eyes and rebuked him. Filled with the Holy Spirit, he spoke. From here onwards Saul is referred to as Paul. Saul means “sought after”, and Paul means “little”. This name change is descriptive of what happened within Paul, leaving behind greatness in his own eyes and being content to be insignificant. This is a journey every believer must take. Then only we can release the power of the Holy Spirit, as Paul did, when he spoke powerfully to Elymas the sorcerer who tried to prevent the governor from believing. The governor believed when he saw the power coming from Paul. Let’s yield to the dynamic life and power of the Holy Spirit, and abandon the cravings of our self-life. Amen!
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