expect delays
While driving here in the Chicaoland area you will often see this sign:
“Construction Ahead … Expect Delays”
I read about a man who was arrested for disturbing the peace. This man committed no acts of violence … he merely publicly spoke from his heart about what it truly means to know and have an eternal relationship with God.
Without just cause the Governor put this man in prison for TWO years. Each time he was brought before the Governor the jailed man would present his Christian testimony.
During these unjustified delays the accused did nothing … he never lost his cool … he never complained about his wrongful imprisonment. He simple maintained a positive witness for the good news of Jesus.
This man’s name was the apostle Paul and you can read this account in
Acts 24:1-27.
I am ashamed. Why do I complain about the little “delays” in my life ?
Instead I should use these opportunities to show others my faith in the Father.
When finally asked by the King, Paul confessed to his so called “crime” in
Acts 26:20
” … I preached that they should repent and turn to God and prove their repentance by their deeds.”
By the way …. have you done that … or are you still operating under your own “Expect Delays” sign ?
