Friday, May 15, 2020

Conversations in Chains

But this I confess to you, that according to the Way which they call a sect, so I worship the God of my fathers, believing all things which are written in the Law and in the Prophets. I have hope in God, which they themselves also accept, that there will be a resurrection of the dead, both of the just and the unjust.(Acts 24:14-15)
Again, Paul is accused of inciting crowds with his conversations. Even fellow (former) Pharisees were leading the charge! Paul reminded them that he only believes in their beliefs as well (the Resurrection and a Savior to come).
 . . . unless it is for this one statement which I cried out, standing among them, ‘Concerning the resurrection of the dead I am being judged by you this day.’ (Acts 24:21)
Paul, jailed for his faith, continues his conversations in chains! He never waivers, even witnessing to the highest authorities. Felix is so intrigued he even brought his Jewish wife along on occasion!
And after some days, when Felix came with his wife Drusilla, who was Jewish, he sent for Paul and heard him concerning the faith in Christ. Now as he reasoned about righteousness, self-control, and the judgment to come, Felix was afraid and answered, “Go away for now; when I have a convenient time I will call for you.”  Meanwhile he also hoped that money would be given him by Paul, that he might release him. Therefore he sent for him more often and conversed with him. But after two years Porcius Festus succeeded Felix; and
Felix,
 wanting to do the Jews a favor, left Paul bound.(Acts 24:24-27)
Questions: Would you or I ever be convicted of our faith in Christ?  Would we continue our conversation even in jail . . . even before a judge? Would we cave to political correctness or would our faith be evident even in our conversations in chains?

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