Tell me a story

High above all these people, events, schemes, and conversations is the upper story of God's grace, truth, purpose, and plan. Paul will safely go to Rome. Jesus has indicated that to him (Acts 23:11). This episode is a part of that greater story. But there is an even greater arc that reaches even beyond us today. We read about this. It edifies us. It encourages us. It may even challenge us. But the even grander arc reaches into eternity where Jesus is fully and rightly honored. This is where God's glorious grace is consummated, celebrated, and centered.