Acts 23:12-22 Is God Done With You?

Acts 23:12-22 Is God Done With You?

A Conspiracy to Kill Paul

      12When it was day, the Jews formed a conspiracy and bound themselves under an oath, saying that they would neither eat nor drink until they had killed Paul. 13There were more than forty who formed this plot. 14They came to the chief priests and the elders and said, “We have bound ourselves under a solemn oath to taste nothing until we have killed Paul. 15“Now therefore, you and the Council notify the commander to bring him down to you, as though you were going to determine his case by a more thorough investigation; and we for our part are ready to slay him before he comes near the place.”

      16But the son of Paul’s sister heard of their ambush, and he came and entered the barracks and told Paul. 17Paul called one of the centurions to him and said, “Lead this young man to the commander, for he has something to report to him.” 18So he took him and led him to the commander and said, “Paul the prisoner called me to him and asked me to lead this young man to you since he has something to tell you.” 19The commander took him by the hand and stepping aside, began to inquire of him privately, “What is it that you have to report to me?” 20And he said, “The Jews have agreed to ask you to bring Paul down tomorrow to the Council, as though they were going to inquire somewhat more thoroughly about him. 21“So do not listen to them, for more than forty of them are lying in wait for him who have bound themselves under a curse not to eat or drink until they slay him; and now they are ready and waiting for the promise from you.” 22So the commander let the young man go, instructing him, “Tell no one that you have notified me of these things.”

The forty men sinned. First they made a plan that consisted of a lie. Second they were willing to commit murder. Two sins in the name of religion. They took an oath not to eat or drink until death, another sin. 

Is this any different than those today murdering for their religion by strapping on vests and blowing themselves up?

Do you think is was by chance that Paul's nephew overheard the plot? No, God needed to protect Paul as He wasn't done with him. Paul still needed to preach the Good News to the Romans.

What about you? Is God done with you? Is there someone that our Lord still needs the Good News preached to through you?

Get up and get out there and spread the word as you never know what tomorrow will bring!

Dear Heavenly Father I ask that you bless those reading this study today. Lead them, guide them, give them the words to speak that will lead souls to You.

In Jesus name I pray.

Blessings, David 

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