wednesday, march 10th, 2010

Today's Passage: Acts 24

Paul walked according to the greatest and only purpose there is—to bring glory and honor to God. This walk, this exercise, equipped him with the strength to endure great hardship. So much so, that he even went the extra mile and administered the truth of the gospel to the very person who wrongfully imprisoned him.

Which brings us to Felix, a man who knowing the truth still walked in the darkness. Now, it is very easy to scorn Felix but let us instead look upon his foolishness as a warning. Felix knew the truth and yet refused to submit to it. He knew that Paul was innocent and yet, to protect his own skin, still kept him prisoner. How many times have we seen a need and failed to fill it? How many times have we retained sin and failed to eliminate it? How many times have we known a truth and not acted upon it? This, my brother's and sister's in Christ, is direct disobedience to our heavenly Father.      

So, be warned and yet be encouraged. If we have heard the truth and understood the truth, let us walk in that truth. For His word is a lamp unto our feet and a light unto our path (Psalm 119:105) and if we travel along that brilliantly illuminated way, we will surely not fall. 

   

 

Posted on Wed, March 10, 2010 by Laura Lau

1 comment (Add your own)

1. Angelo Europe wrote:
Laura,

I think it is odd how someone can be surrounded by truth and yet not yield to it. When it comes to the man Felix we see someone who is faced with the Gospel , but because the of the influence of the world around us we tend to stay away from that truth and put it down; as though we are pleasing the people around us. I think your right we should look at Felix and know his situation before we begin to pass judgment. We, like Felix do fail time and time again and at times refuse to acknowledge what is right. Oh, how amazing our Lord is, how wonderful He is, oh, gracious He is to be willing to forgive us if we would come and draw near to Him. Laura, thanks for your post it touches my soul. All I can do is just rejoice in the fact that I know our God is there ready to forgive.

Blessings to you.
-Angelo-

Wed, March 10, 2010 @ 10:15 AM

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