Paul was brought in.

Acts 25:22-27, Then Agrippa said to Festus, “I would like to hear the man myself.” “Tomorrow,” said he, “you will hear him.” So on the next day Agrippa and Bernice came with great pomp, and they entered the audience hall with the military tribunes and the prominent men of the city. Then, at the command of Festus, Paul was brought in. And Festus said, “King Agrippa and all who are present with us, you see this man about whom the whole Jewish people petitioned me, both in Jerusalem and here, shouting that he ought not to live any longer. But I found that he had done nothing deserving death. And as he himself appealed to the emperor, I decided to go ahead and send him. But I have nothing definite to write to my lord about him. Therefore I have brought him before you all, and especially before you, King Agrippa, so that, after we have examined him, I may have something to write. For it seems to me unreasonable, in sending a prisoner, not to indicate the charges against him.”

Paul begins to fulfill his mission, for in being unjustly accused and held as a prisoner with no reasonable charges, he is on his way to Rome, ultimately to give his testimony before Caesar. The prophecy he received was that he was to “carry my name before the Gentiles and kings and children of Israel,” and he now stands before one of the kings! We can take heart that even unjust situations may be used by God to advance his kingdom. Are we available to be used by the Lord no matter what the situation?

We want to keep our eyes on you, Lord, no matter what our circumstances, for we know position with you is secure despite our current condition!

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