ACTS // Story 38 (Patience, Poise, & Perseverance)

In ACTS // Story 38, Pastor Rob preaches out of Acts 26:15-32 where after being accused of multiple crimes, Paul gives a defense to King Agrippa II. While Paul was speaking, Governor Festus interrupts to tell him that he is out of his mind, and King Agrippa asks if Paul is trying to convert him. Paul doesn’t respond to them by throwing a tantrum or becoming arrogant. He remains poised by answering them kindly and respectfully. Nothing proves the sincerity of your beliefs like your willingness to patiently suffer for them. Paul endured suffering for years through many interrogations, beatings, being unjustly imprisoned–and yet instead of defending himself before these powerful men, he seizes the opportunity to preach the gospel and point them to Jesus.