165 Crooked Leaders and Broken Justice

Acts 23:23–25:12, TBC Book Two, Chapter 165
Paul’s future was now held in the hands of Felix, governor of the province of Judaea. Felix carefully read the letter from Claudius Lysias, detailing why Paul now stood before him. The Jews were plotting to kill Paul without a trial. Taking credit for rescuing a Roman citizen, the commander explained that he was now turning Paul over to the governor for his trial.

“What province are you from?” the governor asked.

“I am from Cilicia,” Paul replied.

“Then I will hear your case when your accusers arrive.” He then ordered that Paul be confined with a guard in Herod’s palace, which was used for governmental business.

Five days later, Paul was summoned by the governor, and as he appeared before Felix, he recognized the high priest Ananias and some of the elders from the Sanhedrin. . . .

(See THE BIBLE CLICKS, Book Two, Chapter 165, for the rest of the story.)
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Today’s Takeaways
     A proverb to guide you: The wheels of justice grind slowly when muddied by corruption—but nothing escapes God’s notice.
     A promise to cling to: “Fear God and keep his commandments, for this is the duty of all mankind. For God will bring every deed into judgment, including every hidden thing, whether it is good or evil.” Ecclesiastes 12:13-14 NIV
               “The eyes of the Lord are everywhere, keeping watch on the wicked and the good.” Proverbs 15:3 NIV
     A praise to fill you: Even If  Mercy Me     [Can skip ad after first 5 seconds]

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