"Several days later Felix cam with his wife Drusilla, who was Jewish. He sent for Paul and listened to him as he spoke about faith in Christ Jesus. As Paul talked about righteousness, self-control and the judgment to come, Felix was afraid and said, "That's enough for now! You may leave. When I find it convenient, I will send for you." Acts 24:24-25
To me this is short, simple, and to the point....there will always be an opportunity for you to share your faith. Someone is always watching and listening to you, whether you know it or not. We cannot be afraid to stand up and stand out. We have to be brave enough to tell people about our journey with Him, our Savior. Because in the end, they may be scared, and they may even tell you to stop....but they want more. Don't we all??
As this story progresses, Felix calls for Paul many times after this encounter. Understand this though...Felix also had horrible motives at the same time, he was silently hoping that Paul would offer him a bribe to free him from prison. But he still listened every time as Paul spoke. FOR 2 YEARS this went on. 2 YEARS!!!!! He wanted to know what it was that made Paul different, what made him love the way he loved, and live the way he lived, and talk the way he talked.
Lord, please....if there is someone that You have placed in my path for me to speak to, help me to always recognize it. I want to help people, heal their hearts, show them there is a better way., by knowing You. I want to always be open to Your Spirit. Amen.
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