The Way to Influence

Day 189: Acts 25:1-27

“Paul argued in his defense, “Neither against the law of the Jews, nor against the temple, nor against Caesar have I committed any offense.”” - Acts‬ ‭25‬:‭8‬ ‭ESV‬‬

In the Roman Empire and the Jewish system, Paul was not a rule-breaker. He knew that the government that he sought to reform was the very same one that was keeping him alive. 

Instead of choosing a stubborn, anti-establishment stance, Paul decided to have influence.

In another place, he described it this way:  “To the weak I became weak, that I might win the weak. I have become all things to all people, that by all means I might save some.” - 1 Corinthians 9:22 ESV

Consider that this is coming from a man who wasn’t shy about telling you what he thought. Yet, he was looking for sustained influence over temporary gloating. This was about him having the opportunity to tell the entire known world about this Jesus he claimed was alive (see verse 19).

How do you intend on having influence (for Jesus) in the United States and beyond? How will you help cure the injustices you see?

We will do it one humble, winsome conversation at a time.

Let's close with another encouragement from another one of Paul's letters:  "I therefore, a prisoner for the Lord, urge you to walk in a manner worthy of the calling to which you have been called." - Ephesians 4:1 ESV