Today we are reading Acts 25. In this chapter we read about Paul avoiding the miscarriage of justice by the Jews by appealing to Rome. ”Paul argued in his defense, “Neither against the law of the Jews, nor against the temple, nor against Caesar have I committed any offense.” But Festus, wishing to do the Jews a favor, said to Paul, “Do you wish to go up to Jerusalem and there be tried on these charges before me?” But Paul said, “I am standing before Caesar’s tribunal, where I ought to be tried. To the Jews I have done no wrong, as you yourself know very well. If then I am a wrongdoer and have committed anything for which I deserve to die, I do not seek to escape death. But if there is nothing to their charges against me, no one can give me up to them. I appeal to Caesar.” Then Festus, when he had conferred with his council, answered, “To Caesar you have appealed; to Caesar you shall go.”“
Acts 25:8-12 ESV Paul was innocent but the Jews wanted to kill him. The devil was trying to eliminate the greatest missionary ever. How has the devil opposed your service to Jesus? How can you defend yourself? How can you keep your focus? May God bless you as you proclaim His love and mercy in Jesus. Pastor Tim
