Acts chapter 25 and the first 12 verses we see Paul being brought before a new governor who is going to determine his fate. As you read this passage notice how the governor is more interested in pleasing man than in doing what is right in the sight of God. How about you? Who do you seek to please?

Paul when he was brought before his accusers and when he stood before Felix who was to judge him for his actions, stood firm and confident in the message that he delivered. Jesus was indeed the Way. He was truth, life, and the hope that we have for the forgiveness of our sins.

The apostle Paul was giving a defense for his relationship with Jesus Christ. When he stood before Felix the judge he did not deny that he was a part of a sect that was called the way. Are you a part of the way?

Jesus by me as a reminder that we don't live life alone. In our most difficult times he stands by us and is an ever-present source of help in our time of need.

Paul when he was placed before the religious counsel and called to give an account for his actions said to them, I have a clear conscience before God. He was not saying that he was sinless but rather when his conscience convicted him of a wrongdoing he made it right through the shed blood of Jesus Christ.

Citizenship makes a difference. The question becomes are you a citizen of the world or are you a citizen of heaven?

My plan and God's plan for me may be two different things. The question become who's playing are we going to desire.

In order to effectively witness to those who don't know Jesus Christ, we need to find common ground with them.

Paul in his journey to Jerusalem to be there on the day of Passover was set. He had one desire and that was to worship the Passover festival and nothing would persuade him not to follow through on his mission. Even though he knew that something bad was going to happen there he was still intent in his purpose.

When all is done and we've done what God has called us to do then we turn it over to him for the results. To God be the glory great things has he done