S. Acts 26:28-29 (NIV)
8 Then Agrippa said to Paul, “Do you think that in such a short time you can persuade me to be a Christian?”
29 Paul replied, “Short time or long—I pray to God that not only you but all who are listening to me today may become what I am, except for these chains.”
O. Paul took a moment of opportunity to share his story (the testimony of what Jesus has done and is doing for him). He shared: 1) his past - his life before Christ in v.9-11. He then shared 2) the pivotal event - his encounter with Jesus (v.12-18) and then he capped it off by sharing 3) his present - what his life with Jesus is like right now v.12-27. Paul ws trusting that by sharing his story that it might be the “seed” for Agrippa to place his faith in Jesus, whether it happened now or later.
A. I want to always be aware of the situations that God places me in so that I might share the story of what Jesus has done, is doing and will do in my life. I encourage others to do the same simply by sharing 1) your past life without Jesus, 2) describe then the pivotal moment of when you encountered Jesus and 3) the present of what life is like with Jesus. For those who might not know Jesus, I pray that they too will have a pivotal moment in their life when they encounter the Lord Jesus and place their faith in Him.
P. Thank you Father for your word today. Holy Spirit fill me and guide me to actively share my testimony of who you are and your great love for all. In Jesus’ name!
