Acts 25 “Paul’s Passion”
“I am now
standing before Caesar’s court, where I ought to be tried. I have not done any
wrong to the Jews, as you yourself know very well. If however, I am guilty of
doing anything deserving death, I do not refuse to die. But if the charges
brought against me by these Jews are not true, no one has the right to hand me
over to them. I appeal to Caesar!” (v.10-11)
During
college football season, excitement is on display every Saturday in stadiums
all over the country. Fans have no problem losing their minds in excitement for
their team. They identify with their school and have a passion to see them
succeed.
Passion
is a powerful thing. When you are passionate about something, you have no issue
being bold to support it. Paul was passionate about spreading the Gospel, and
his boldness is evident here where he is on trial and could be sentenced to death,
but because he believes in his actions and his purpose, he speaks boldly.
Paul’s
passion for spreading Jesus’ message made him willing to face anything — even
death. This kind of passion for the Gospel, can change our communities (and eventually the
world), one soul at a time. All we
need to do is, exercise it.
The Truth
“And for
me, that utterance may be given to me, that I may open my mouth boldly to make
known the mystery of the gospel, for which I am an ambassador in chains; that
in it I may speak boldly, as I ought to speak.” (Ephesians 6:19-20)
