A Word of Encouragement

August 31, 2026

PA013 - Tranquility

Grace, Hope & Peace, Friend;

Making his defense to king Agrippa, Paul said he was fortunate to present his case to the king because the king was an expert, in Jewish customs and controversies, and he added,

Now I am standing trial for the hope of the promise made by God to our fathers; the promise to which our twelve tribes hope to attain, as they earnestly serve God night and day. For this hope, O king, I am being accused by Jews.
	Acts 26:6-7

The Jews received the promises from God; the Jews taught God's promises from generation to generation; and the Jews looked forward, in hope, to the fulfilment of those promises. So Paul asked the king,

"Why is it considered incredible among you people if God raises the dead?"
	Acts 26:8

Paul's defense was that he was simply stating what Moses, and the prophets had declared would happen; "The Messiah would suffer and rise from the dead to proclaim light to the whole world." (Vs. 22-23)

While Paul was stating these things in his defense, Festus said in a loud voice, "Paul, you are out of your mind! Your great learning is driving you insane."
	Acts 26:24

Festus was the Roman governor of Judea, but King Agrippa was a Jew, so Paul addressed him saying, "King Agrippa, do you believe the Prophets? I know that you believe." (Vs. 25-27)

Why does humanity find it hard to believe the promises God has made to humanity? The answer is tragic: Satan has convinced humanity that we don't need our Creator and that He doesn't have our best interests at heart. (Genesis 3:1-10) And, instead of asking Him directly what He means, we follow those who promote our preconceived notions about God; Relying on interpretations of what God 'meant.'

When God said, "To Me every knee will bow, and every tongue will give praise to God," (Romans 14:11) did He mean 'EVERY knee and tongue'?

When we're told that, "God was in Christ reconciling the world to Himself, not counting their wrongdoings against them." (2 Corinthians 5:19) does that mean 'the WHOLE world'?

And when God inspired John to write, "He Himself is the propitiation for our sins; and not for ours only, but also for the sins of the whole world," (1 John 2:2) does that mean Jesus is the substitution for 'EVERYONE'?

Don't ask me! Ask God!

If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all generously and without reproach, and it will be given to him.
	James 1:5

Elohim HeChacham - Only wise God - give me Your wisdom and the faith to believe.

"Why is it considered incredible among you people if God raises the dead?"
	Acts 26:8

God is love,