Acts 25: 13 A few
days later King Agrippa and Bernice arrived at Caesarea to pay their
respects to Festus. 14 Since they were spending
many days there, Festus discussed Paul’s case with the king. He said: “There is
a man here whom Felix left as a prisoner. 15 When I
went to Jerusalem, the chief priests and the elders of the Jews brought charges
against him and asked that he be condemned.
16 “I told them that it is not the Roman custom to hand over anyone
before they have faced their accusers and have had an opportunity to defend
themselves against the charges. 17 When they came
here with me, I did not delay the case, but convened the court the next day and
ordered the man to be brought in. 18 When his
accusers got up to speak, they did not charge him with any of the crimes I had
expected. 19 Instead, they had some points of
dispute with him about their own religion and about a dead man named
Jesus who Paul claimed was alive. 20 I was at a
loss how to investigate such matters; so I asked if he would be willing to go
to Jerusalem and stand trial there on these charges. 21 But
when Paul made his appeal to be held over for the Emperor’s decision, I ordered
him held until I could send him to Caesar.”
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“How did he get
promoted?” I questioned. I mean, this guy was not leadership material. Now I
was curious. I asked him what changed. He said I needed to attend a specific
leadership class offered at the company. I took the class and was promoted five
times afterwards.
- When I want something, I look into it.
- When I seek something, I ask questions.
- When I desire something I investigate it.
Festus had company
arrive. King Agrippa and Bernice came to pay their respects to him. He
discussed this high profile case, telling them what Paul had done. He was
shocked to learn what the dispute was about. The Jews claimed JESUS was dead
and Paul told the truth about HIS resurrection. Festus did not know how to
investigate the matter.
- GOD wants me to stand firm for HIS truth.
- GOD wants me to tell people about JESUS.
- GOD wants me to live a life that causes people to investigate JESUS.
People seek
something meaningful in their lives. GOD has shown me that HE is the most
meaningful pursuit I could ever chase. No matter where I go, GOD wants me to be
ready to explain that JESUS is the Savior and anyone who believes in HIM shall
not perish but have everlasting life. I hope my life points people to JESUS.
- Are you living your life for GOD?
- Are you pointing people to HIM so they can investigate JESUS for themselves?
- Will you let go of trying to control people to GOD and allow them to seek HIM for themselves today?
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