You are out of your mind, Paul!

Job 17; Acts 24; Acts 25; Acts 26

Scripture

Acts 26:24-28 "At this point Festus interrupted Paul's defense. "You are out of your mind, Paul!" he shouted. "Your great learning is driving you insane."
25"I am not insane, most excellent Festus," Paul replied. "What I am saying is true and reasonable. 26The king is familiar with these things, and I can speak freely to him. I am convinced that none of this has escaped his notice, because it was not done in a corner. 27King Agrippa, do you believe the prophets? I know you do."
28Then Agrippa said to Paul, "Do you think that in such a short time you can persuade me to be a Christian?"
29Paul replied, "Short time or long—I pray God that not only you but all who are listening to me today may become what I am, except for these chains."

Observation

Paul was able to witness to Kings and witness in Palaces, of course the negative side was that he was under arrest and would probably be put to death. He had dreamed of going to Rome, but he never imagined that it would be as a prisoner. God allows us to do some great things while at the same time he allows difficult situations to overtake us. There were some really great things happening in Paul’s life and at the same time there was some really tough things happening!


Application

Blessings and Testings. It is ok to be tested as long as I can eventually see the Blessings!



Prayer

Father, help me to be strong like Paul. Give me boldness like Paul to proclaim your word. Help me take the good with the bad and I pray that you help me to endure. I pray for my family members that need to get right with Christ. Work in their hearts Lord!


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