As I read chapter 25 I can’t help but compare this event to what happened to Jesus. Paul was called to suffer in a similar fashion to his Savior. There were serious charges without proof as the means by which to accuse.  On the surface it is filled with injustice, but in the overall narrative of God’s plan, it is one piece that encourages many to walk with Him even during the greatest persecution.  

Read Acts 25

1) What observations did you make?

2) What questions need to be answered to understand the passage fully?

3) What is the main theme?

4) What is the life application for the original readers?

5) How does this passage apply to believers today and you personally?

I hope you find great encouragement today!

One of my favorite past times at night is walking outside and stargazing at the handiwork of our Creator. There seems to be an infinite arrangement of beauty. Over forty years, every time I look I see something new. 

Our Creator Himself is like this. He has depth beyond depth of knowledge and wisdom.  We couldn’t possibly explore it all even in all the time we have been given on the planet. Yet I desire to try. 

Have you ever stopped to consider the magnitude of God’s providence and the level of knowledge and details required.  It blows my mind to think of all of what God created, sustains, and reconciles to Himself!

Personal Reflection

Take some time today to think about as many experiences as possible that led you to faith as well as grown your faith. All the others lives intertwined with yours at just the right time to feed and nourish you. What a huge blessing!

Prayer Focus

Father, thank you for your majesty and infinite knowledge and wisdom.  For when we ask for wisdom you give it liberally and faithfully to no end.  Let us seek You with our whole hearts that we may walk in your wisdom, truth and Spirit in Jesus’ Name, Amen!