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Acts 26:25-29
25 "I am not insane, most excellent Festus," Paul replied. "What I am saying is true and reasonable. 26 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. 27 King Agrippa, do you believe the prophets? I know you do." 28 Then Agrippa said to Paul, "Do you think that in such a short time you can persuade me to be a Christian?" 29 Paul 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." NIV
** What an excellent example of the type of Christians we need to be! Here we see Paul, in prison, in chains, at the point of possible death, still preaching the gospel. And not only preaching but preaching to the very ones that could end his life. I’m amazed at how easy some Christians turn from the truth. Many people turn from Jesus if they don’t get their way in what they want when they want and how they want. I’ve seen this over and over again. Their attitude is, “if God doesn’t come thru with answering my prayer, then I’m going somewhere else.” And guess what. God will not be put in a box and He refuses to be held captive by someone’s selfish commands or desires. So what you don’t get the car you want. So what you don’t get to marry the one you thought was yours. So what you didn’t get the raise like you thought you deserved. So what all your money went down the tubes when the stocks crashed. So what you didn’t get the president you thought should have been in office. So what! What will you do now? If you don’t get your way so what? Is your life all about you? Or is there something greater that drives you? Are you not crucified with Christ? What cross do you carry? Is it one of self pity, self desires & my way? I just don’t get all the wining going on in the church today. I just want you to know that GOD IS IN CONTROL no matter what the out come. He knows what’s best for us and if we will submit to His will in our lives then we can live joyful and fruitful lives. Yea, troubles will come, we won’t get healed or heal someone every time we pray. We will not always get raises when we want or deserve them and some times we might even loose our jobs. FOCUS, Greater is He that is in you than any of this stuff you chase after. Seek first the kingdom of God and all these things will be added to you. BUT MOST OF ALL…… Keep witnessing!