Interruptions are a daily part of life. They come in the form of ringing phones, unexpected visitors, delays, or emotional struggles—and they often feel inconvenient or even frustrating. But sometimes, interruptions are not just distractions… they are divine appointments. In this message, “The Power of a Divine Interruption,” we explore how God breaks into human lives—sometimes abruptly, sometimes painfully—but always with purpose.
We focused on two powerful biblical moments:
Saul’s dramatic conversion on the road to Damascus (Acts 9:1–20)
Joel’s prophetic call to national repentance in the face of devastation (Joel 1:13–20)
In Acts 9, Saul—a man passionately committed to persecuting Christians—is interrupted by a blinding light and the voice of the risen Christ. Jesus confronts him, not only about his sin but about the pain he is causing himself: “It is hard for you to kick against the goads.” Like an ox resisting the farmer’s guidance, Saul had been pushing against God’s call, hurting himself in the process. But in this divine interruption, Saul is humbled, blinded, and led into a time of prayer, fasting, and surrender. He becomes Paul—the greatest missionary and theologian of the early church. His transformation reminds us that no one is beyond God’s reach, and that God’s interruptions are often His greatest invitations.
In Joel 1, we see a different kind of interruption—one that affects an entire nation. The people had turned from God and were experiencing environmental, spiritual, and emotional ruin. Joel calls for priests and people to wake up, mourn, and return to God with fasting and weeping. The land is dry, the animals groan, and joy has vanished from the house of the Lord. Joel’s interruption is a wake-up call: if the people do not repent, deeper judgment will come. But embedded in this hard truth is a beautiful opportunity—revival begins with repentance.
Both passages teach us this: God interrupts us not to punish us, but to realign us with His will. Sometimes we are so set in our ways, in our sin, in our routines, that we cannot hear the gentle voice of the Spirit. So God shakes us awake. That shaking might come in the form of a crisis, a conversation, a sermon, or a spiritual stirring. But the question remains—how will we respond?
This message reminds us that divine interruptions are not just for our benefit. Like Ananias who was called to minister to Saul, we are also called to step into someone else’s interruption with love, obedience, and boldness. Some of us are Saul—needing to be stopped in our tracks. Some of us are Joel—called to speak truth into a wandering generation. And some of us are Ananias—tasked with helping others take their first steps toward the light.

Key Takeaways:
God interrupts to save, not destroy. His goal is restoration, not ruin.
Resistance to God’s call only leads to more personal pain. Like Saul, we “kick against the goads” when we fight His direction.
True transformation starts with surrender. Saul had to be broken to be made new.
Your transformation is not just for you. God sends us into others’ lives to be His vessels.
We are called to respond to God’s interruption with humility, repentance, and action.

Final Challenge:
Will you allow God to interrupt your life? More importantly—will you become the divine interruption someone else needs? Let your life reflect the change Christ has made in you. Walk in the light, speak the truth, and be the presence of Jesus wherever you go.