Luke chose a phrase used for royal parades. Great pomp. Agrippa in royal purple, Bernice in the finery that had made her famous in Rome, five tribunes, the prominent men of Caesarea. Then a side door opened and a Jewish prisoner in chains was led to the floor. The empire showed up in costume. The kingdom of God walked in wearing irons, and you could not tell the truth by looking at the seating chart. Festus took the floor and proceeded to convict himself, admitting to a room full of dignitaries that he was sending an innocent man to the emperor because he could not find a politically safe way to release him. The judge had nothing to write, the prosecutors had nothing to prove, and the loudest voice in the auditorium belonged to the man with the chains. God does not wait for your title to start using your testimony.
What is Acts Daily Devotional Podcast?
What if the story of the early church isn’t just history, but a blueprint for following Jesus today? The Acts Daily Devotional Podcast is a 141-day journey through the book of Acts in the Bible, hosted by Pastor Derek. Each short episode combines Scripture and practical teaching to help inspire your daily chair time with God, whether at home or on your drive to work. Starting April 26, discover how the Holy Spirit empowers ordinary people to advance the mission of Jesus from Jerusalem to the ends of the earth.