SCRIPTURE: Acts (NIV) 25:25 I found he had done nothing deserving of death, but because he made his appeal to the Emperor I decided to send him to Rome. 26 But I have nothing definite to write to His Majesty about him. Therefore, I have brought him before all of you, and especially before you, King Agrippa, so that as a result of this investigation I may have something to write. 27 For I think it is unreasonable to send on a prisoner without specifying the charges against him.”
OBSERVATION: Festus was having trouble. He knew Paul was innocent. (Verse 25) But, in order to please the Jews, he had kept Paul as a prisoner. He wanted to take Paul to Jerusalem for trial; but then Paul appealed to Caesar. Now Festus was obligated to send Paul to Rome, but he did not know what charges should be made against Paul.
APPLICATION: When it comes to the devil dealing with me, he has the same problem Festus had with Paul. He cannot find any charges that will stick. Even the ones of which I was guilty will not stick because they have already been paid for and forgiven by the blood of Jesus! How frustrating that must be for the devil!
Of course, I had to confess my sins but when I did, I discovered that He is faithful and just to forgive and He cleansed me from all unrighteousness! (1John 1:9)
SOAP reader, here is your opportunity. You too can experience the forgiveness that is provided by the death of Jesus. He was born without sin, and lived without sin, yet he died as though he had sinned. Now his death is offered to anyone who will receive it as the payment for their sins!!! So amazing and may be difficult to believe, but it is true!
PRAYER: Lord, I confess my sins to you. Thank You for being faithful and true, for forgiving and cleansing me from all unrighteousness. You make me just like I never sinned! The devil cannot find a charge that will stick. I am grateful and set you as the Lord of my life. My life is now yours! Amen.
Pastor Leon
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