verses read: Acts 25, Proverbs 10:22
prayer: 30 minutes
Read the above passage from Acts in 2 parts. The first part last night, the second this morning. Paul is really very shrewd. He stands trial before Festus, the new governor and is given a chance to contest the "charges" in Jerusalem. Instead, he appeals to Caesar; and is granted his appeal. This is in accordance to what was commanded of him earlier to preach in Rome. But the study Bible gives another insight. If he wins his case before the emperor, not only will he have completely quashed the charges, but Christianity would have been recognised as a distinct entity from Judaism, rather than just a sect. Very shrewd indeed. But as we know from history, this doesn't happen. And something worse is actually set in motion; but that results in Gospel being spread even further around the world.
My heart is so troubled. Yet somehow I was able to resist laying a brick yesterday. Been praying very desperate prayers to God these last few nights. My mind is totally not set on my topology exam later. Even though I think I'm sufficiently prepared for it, my mental state is really bad going into the exam. I really wish this season would end soon; so that I can get on with my life. December has in itself a whole new set of problems. Feelings of things that are now out of my hands plague my mind every minute. And the peace that was once in my heart is all gone. I know God wants me to leave it all to Him; and I have been trying very hard. I'm still searching for answers, for a reason why this happened. But maybe I'm not meant to know the answers, just meant to accept what has passed. I feel very helpless.
The blessing of the LORD brings wealth, and he adds no trouble to it. - Proverbs 10:22
