against that bleak backdrop shined the greatness of God’s mercy and love. Arabia became a temple where he worshiped the Lord in a way he had never experienced in his life. Solitude helped. The scales of spiritual blindness fell from his heart as he gained a fresh glimpse into the marvelous mystery of God’s plan. As the desert winds howled across rocky gorges, God revealed Himself to His servant. As the stars lit the sky, like silver-headed nails across the heavens, Saul became enraptured by the glory of his Master.

