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

Acts 26:24-32

At this point Festus interrupted Paul’s defense. “You are out of your mind, Paul!” he shouted. “Your great learning is driving you insane.”

 “I am not insane, most excellent Festus,” Paul replied. “What I am saying is true and reasonable. The 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. King Agrippa, do you believe the prophets? I know you do.”

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.”

The king rose, and with him the governor and Bernice and those sitting with them. 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.”

Why?

Paul explained what he believed and doing the mission let more people turn to Jesus Christ, even in front of King Agrippa and other officers. Paul hoped everyone who heard his message may become a Christian like Paul. But no chains like him.

To be a Christian, not relate to the long time or short time listening, but the chosen of the Lord working on everyone's heart.

King Agrippa has proved that Paul is innocent, he could be set free. The law of Rome protects the righteous man.

How?

May this good news and salvation be delivered to everyone around me.