“Now
as [Paul] 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
When
the time is short we must make the most of every opportunity and waste
nothing. Ordinarily if we speak the Word to someone and they send us
away, the best advice is to leave. Unfortunately, Paul was in prison and
could not get away. Felix sent for him often but nothing ever changed.
In this manner Paul witnessed to Felix for two years without any result
whatsoever. Clearly this was a ruse of the enemy designed to frustrate
the gifted
apostle and sap his strength.
Paul
the prisoner had no choice but to come when Felix called for him; we
who are free ought to be careful lest we find ourselves spending all our
time talking to a Felix when there is a Cornelius praying to hear us
speak the very words that Felix takes for granted.
Source: “The Church in the
Wilderness" by Chip Brogden
http://www.chipbrogden.com/books/the-church-in-the-wilderness
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