Damascus road experience (Acts 9:18)

bible verse

“Immediately, something like scales fell from Saul’s eyes, and he could see again. He got up and was baptized.”

meaning

In modern day usage, a Damascus road experience or conversion refers to a sudden change on a serious issue such as changing political views, a major career change or converting to another religion.

origin and application

Paul the apostle was born of a Roman background. Paul was a Pharisee who persecuted Jesus’ disciples until one day, God revealed to him in a bright light on his way to Damascus, capital of present-day Syria. He was blinded by a strong light for three days until he met a disciple named Ananias who was sent by God to place his hands on Paul. He was converted to follow Christ afterwards.