In Acts 26, when Paul is called before King Agrippa, he says this to him:
27 King Agrippa, do you believe the prophets? [Do you give credence to God's messengers and their words?] I perceive and know that you do believe.
King Agrippa responds with this:
28 Then Agrippa said to Paul, You think it a small task to make a Christian of me [just offhand to induce me with little ado and persuasion, at very short notice].
Paul responded with this:
29 And Paul replied, Whether short or long, I would to God that not only you, but also all who are listening to me today, might become such as I am, except for these chains.
We already know, from many previous blogs, that Paul's "determined purpose" was to KNOW the Lord more and more (Philippians 3:10 AMP)! He purposed to know the Lord more so that he could more effectively fellowship with the Lord AND more effectively preach the Gospel! One of the first things you learn about HIM as you get to know Him is that His #1 priority is to have people be born again; rescued from the kingdom of darkness and born into the Kingdom of God! Paul would NOT let up in the preaching of the Gospel! WE should have that same mindset! Our precious partners, the O'Dells, have THIS as one of the truths that they live by:
"The reason for the knowledge, the purpose for the power and the plan for the prosperity is reaching the lost."
Make that YOUR motivating truth and you, too, will win many to the kingdom of God, snatching them from the darkness! After all, THAT is what we are here for! AMEN! Here is Hillsong with "Mighty To Save":
Shalom in Him!
