The Apostle Pauls Testimony
In the book of Acts we see the apostle Paul after being brought in before King Agrippa in chains telling him how he was faithful to the vision he received on the road to Damascus when he became a believer in Christ Jesus. The book of Acts records.
"So then, King Agrippa, I was not disobedient to the vision from heaven. First to those in Damascus, then to those in Jerusalem and in all Judea, and to the Gentiles also, I preached that they should repent and turn to God and prove their repentance by their deeds....
But I have had God's help to this very day, and so I stand here and testify to small and great alike. I am saying nothing beyond what the prophets and Moses said would happen— that the Christ would suffer and, as the first to rise from the dead, would proclaim light to his own people and to the Gentiles."
At this point Festus interrupted Paul's defence. "You are out of your mind, Paul!" he shouted. "Your great learning is driving you insane."
"I am not insane, most excellent Festus," Paul replied. "What I am saying is true and reasonable.
The king is familiar with these things, and I can speak freely to him. I am convinced that none of this has escaped his notice, because it was not done in a corner.
King Agrippa, do you believe the prophets? I know you do."
Then Agrippa said to Paul, "Do you think that in such a short time you can persuade me to be a Christian?"
Paul replied, "Short time or long—I pray God that not only you but all who are listening to me today may become what I am, except for these chains." Acts 26:19-21,23-29.
Paul was a committed believer in Christ Jesus. He believed Jesus was and is, the Son of God, Saviour of mankind. The Messiah.
And what told king Agrippa that day is true today.
All true believers in Christ Jesus want the world to know the love of God as shown through Christ Jesus. All true Christians want individuals to come into a personal relationship with Christ Jesus and receive the gift of eternal life with God He offers.
Dear reader would you consider receiving Christ Jesus as your Saviour today? Please take some time to read what the New Testament has to say about Jesus. Then decide for yourself if what is said there is true.
Please think about it.
