Tuesday, June 11, 2019

Not only you but all who are listening to me today may become what I am, except for these chains

Acts 26:24-32
 I am not insane, most excellent Festus,” Paul replied. “What I am saying is true and reasonable.
Then Agrippa said to Paul, “Do you think that in such a short time you can persuade me to be a Christian?” Paul replied, “Short time or long—I pray to God that not only you but all who are listening to me today may become what I am, except for these chains.”
After they left the room, they began saying to one another, “This man is not doing anything that deserves death or imprisonment.” Agrippa said to Festus, “This man could have been set free if he had not appealed to Caesar.
At this point he is interrupted. 'You are out of your mind.' shouts Festus. Agrippa laughs it off - he cannot afford to lost face with Festus or to offend the Jews by denying the prophets.
The governor and the king agree that 'this man could have been free if he has not appealed to Caesar'
(v12-23)The story here differs in emphasis from the account in chapter 22. The 'goads' are the pressures compelling Paul to a complete change of direction in life.
Why?
Paul was being confirmed that he could have been free if he has not appealed to Caesar.
By this way Paul may explain his word to governors and king Agrippa. Not only you but all who are listening to me today may become what I am, except for these chains.
How great mind in Paul to preach gospel to everyone who listened to his talk.
We are not only talk but working with the Holy Spirit so it make heart of people open to Jesus Christ/
We are not insane, but very clear and know what I am doing and trust in.
How?
May I working with Holy Spirit, knowing the way of the Lord and working on what God's way is.

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