Staying Sane

Today’s reading: Acts 26

“While Paul was saying this in his defense, Festus said in a loud voice, “Paul, you are out of your mind! Your great learning is driving you mad.” But Paul said, “I am not out of my mind, most excellent Festus, but I utter words of sober truth.” - Acts‬ ‭26:24-25‬ NASB

Here we see that too much time with the Messiah (Jesus) may be perceived as madness.

Paul’s response is brilliant. He believed he had never been more sane. He believed that the closer he got to Jesus, the more he found himself standing on the most secure bedrock of truth. Paul’s message of Jesus’ resurrection wasn’t something without historical backing. Actually, many Jewish prophets had predicted Jesus’ death and resurrection (see 26:23).

Solomon knew about insanity. He completely ruined the gifts God gave him with the compromise of truth. He said the following:

Since fools base their thoughts on foolish premises, their conclusions will be wicked madness. - Ecclesiastes 10:13 NLT

Stay in step with Jesus.

Stay sane.