Why did God tell Ananias to go to Saul?
God told Ananias to go because Saul was a chosen vessel to bear His name before Gentiles, kings, and the children of Israel, and God would show him how great things he must suffer for His name's sake, as recorded in Acts chapter 9.
Les explains that in Acts chapter 9, Ananias, a believing Jew in Damascus, was supernaturally approached by the Lord from glory and warned that Saul of Tarsus was in town and would come to his house. Ananias objected, saying he had heard how much evil Saul had done to the saints in Jerusalem and that he had authority from the chief priests to bind all who call on Jesus' name. The Lord replied, 'Go thy way, don't argue with me,' because Saul is a chosen vessel unto Him to bear His name before the Gentiles first, and kings, and the children of Israel. God also promised to show Saul how great things he must suffer for His name's sake. Les then reflects on the question of why bad things happen to good people.
But the Lord said unto him, Go thy way: for he is a chosen vessel unto me, to bear my name before the Gentiles, and kings, and the children of Israel:
More Questions
Why did God tell Ananias to go ahead and meet Saul despite his objections?
God told Ananias to stop arguing and go, because Saul is a chosen vessel unto Him to bear His name.
What did the Lord say to Ananias about Saul's calling?
The Lord answered Ananias by telling him to go, because Saul is a chosen vessel unto Him, to bear His name before the Gentiles.