Back in 2006, I flew from South Carolina to Phoenix to visit my kids. My oldest daughter picked me up at the airport and had a big evening planned for me. But first, as she explained, she had a trial in court to attend and I would be able to accompany her.
I must say that I enjoyed seeing my daughter in action. She was a Maricopa County Prosecutor at that time. She looked and sounded so professional. I was thrilled to be in court.
However, the young man that my daughter was prosecuting was less than thrilled to be there. "Fear" was written all over his face. By standing before the judge, I think the young man finally realized just how much trouble he had created for himself. By the end of the court session, I felt a little sorry for the fellow. He was so afraid.
In Acts, chapter 25, we see Paul on trial. Unlike the trial my daughter was involved in, Paul's was much different. The apostle was an innocent man. Witness after witness testified against Paul but none of them was able to prove Paul guilty of anything. Plus Paul stood in court with the knowledge that the Lord was with him. Even as Paul appealed to Caesar, God's will is being done. The Lord had assured the apostle that, despite the persecution he was facing, Paul would travel to Rome to proclaim the Gospel. And that is exactly what Paul did.
We can trust God to keep His promises to us. Paul wrote to the Romans: He who did not spare His own Son, but gave Him up for us all, will He not also, along with Him, graciously give us all things? Yes, but of course, we can trust that God will give us freedom from guilt, answer our prayers, give guidance for daily living, assure us of eternal life in heaven and so much more. The Lord was with His servant, Paul. The Lord will be with you this week as well!
