Divine Humor

When the stunned Saul entered Damascus, blind, the Lord sent Ananias to heal him and (probably) baptize him:

Acts 9:10-16  Now there was a certain disciple at Damascus named Ananias; and to him the Lord said in a vision, "Ananias." And he said, "Here I am, Lord."  11 So the Lord said to him, "Arise and go to the street called Straight, and inquire at the house of Judas for one called Saul of Tarsus, for behold, he is praying.  12 "And in a vision he has seen a man named Ananias coming in and putting his hand on him, so that he might receive his sight."  

13 Then Ananias answered, "Lord, I have heard from many about this man, how much harm he has done to Your saints in Jerusalem.  14 "And here he has authority from the chief priests to bind all who call on Your name."  15 But the Lord said to him, "Go, for he is a chosen vessel of Mine to bear My name before Gentiles, kings, and the children of Israel.  16 "For I will show him how many things he must suffer for My name's sake."

The Lord has been being persecuted by Saul, so now Saul will serve the Lord, and ironically be persecuted himself.  Tit for tat.  Eye for an eye.

This persecution for the name of Christ is, of course, a blessing and worthy of all reward.

So the Lord laughs as he blesses Saul in his divine "revenge."