In
the movie Forrest Gump, Bubba, told Forrest his story and his story was all
about shrimp and his plan to start a shrimpin’ business. Bubba testified to Forrest about buying a
shrimpin boat and even after he died, Forrest bought the boat.
Each
of us has a story. In this series, Paul
tells his.
Acts
25:9-10 NASB
(9) But Festus, wishing to
do the Jews a favor, answered Paul and said, "Are you willing to go up to
Jerusalem and stand trial before me on these charges?"
(10) But Paul said, "I
am standing before Caesar's tribunal, where I ought to be tried. I have done no wrong to the Jews, as you also
very well know.
Even false accusations may open doors to witness for
Christ. Felix was forced to return to
Rome because of poor leadership. Paul
has now been there for two years and Festus is in charge. Festus after hearing the Jews accusations
once more asks Paul if he is willing to go to Jerusalem to be tried. Paul appeals to Caesar because he knew the
Jews intended to kill him.
While Paul is being held, King Agrippa and his
sister Bernice come to visit Festus. Agrippa
wants to hear Paul’s Story. Paul gets to
witness to King Agrippa. God has
everything under control. When Paul was
converted God said he would witness to Kings (check it out in Acts 9). Paul has been given the opportunity to
witness in places most people would not be able to go and Paul’s story has been
recorded for future witness.
We need to be ready always to give testimony of Jesus. Knowing, even in times of false accusations God is in control and able to open doors for His Word to be told.
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