November 13, 2023: The Power Of One Anointed Conversation

"And Agrippa said to Paul, "In a short time would you persuade me to be a Christian?" (Acts 26:28, ESV)

Paul, a prisoner in Caesarea, is given the golden opportunity to address King Agrippa and a host of other dignitaries and their spouses. One conversation, one chance that may never happen again, and Paul seizes the moment to have a conversation with the King about Christ.
 
Too often, we hesitate. We feel sharing the gospel in a public setting such as a restaurant, airplane, or checkout line is awkward. We consider it unnatural, not very effective, and possibly offensive. We assume it is best left to those who are gifted evangelists.
 
Not Paul.  In his heart, burns a fire to advance the kingdom of God. Even when insulted, "Paul, you are out of your mind!" Paul turns the table: "King, do you believe the prophets? I know you do!" Paul, who is on trial before the king, puts the king on trial before Christ. Now the king must consider his eternal destiny.
 
Paul had the spine to evangelize the king in front of all these dignitaries. Not only them but to everyone who was within distance of his voice. "I would that all of you be a Christian, just as I am, except, of course, for these chains."
 
He only had one shot. And he took it. When I remain silent, I forget that the Gospel is the power of God unto salvation! (Romans 1:16). May we remember this fact today and every day!