Feb 17 2009 Num 1-2, Acts 24

Scripture
Now as he reasoned about righteousness, self-control, and the judgment to come, Felix was afraid and answered, Go away for now; when I have a convenient time I will call for you. Acts 24:25

Observation
Paul’s in trouble again with the Jews. They’ve been trying to find a way to kill him, they tried to get the Roman Government to execute him for blasphemy, and they wouldn’t have except they had a small problem. Paul was a Roman Citizen so he was protected a bit by their legal system; so Paul is brought in front of the Governor Felix.
Here is Paul, who is innocent coming before the man who had the power to release him. Paul could have easily been tempted to argue for his release but he wasted no time at all. At every opportunity he preached Christ

Verse 25 tells us “Felix was afraid.” He heard God and trembled. He didn’t deny what Paul preached neither did he outright reject it. He didn’t laugh, he didn’t sneer, he didn’t cry. He trembled and he trembled with conviction. God had spoken to his soul. Sin had found him out and he trembled

Application
We are not told what happens to Felix or his wife, but it is clear from this story that God brings conviction to a person and invites us to act on it. I wonder how many times we put off something God is asking of us to a more “convenient” time.

God is impressing me over and over again with this important truth; any delay on part to what God is asking of me is disobedience. We don’t always see that, but it is. If God is asking, He is asking for me to act now, not later.

Prayer
Lord, please help my first response to you to be one of quick obedience.