Commitment to Evil

Acts 23:12-24:9

The Jews had such hatred for Paul that they made a plot to kill him. Not only that but hey made an oath not to eat or drink until the deed was done. Their plan was to have the tribune bring Paul down to the priests as if to question him, but instead 40 men would lay in wait to kill him. As God would have it, the son of Paul's sister heard about the plot and gave warning to Paul who sent him to tell the tribune. The tribune interceded, and their plot was foiled, but their hatred was unabated. When evil has hold of a person, the truth is heinous! What they started with Jesus, they wanted to continue with His disciples! But did this stop Paul or the disciples? No, they rejoiced that they were counted worthy to suffer for the name of Jesus. Where was God in all this? What did He tell Paul? Take courage, for as you have testified to the facts about me in Jerusalem so you must testify also in Rome. God was using the hostility and the hatred of the Jews for His own purpose. It would be instrumental in moving Paul to Rome and in spreading the gospel.

Father,
Give me this boldness to speak Your words. Help me to stand strong for You.
In Jesus name,
Amen