“And after certain days, when Felix came with his wife Drusilla, which was a Jewess, he sent for Paul, and heard him concerning the faith in Christ. And as he reasoned of righteousness, temperance, and judgment to come, Felix trembled, and answered, Go thy way for this time; when I have a convenient season, I will call for thee.”
Acts 24:24-25 KJV
Several days later, Felix came back with his wife, Drusilla, who was Jewish. They sent for Paul and listened as he shared with them about faith in Jesus, the Anointed One. As Paul spoke about true righteousness, self-control, and the coming judgment, Felix became terrified and said, “Leave me for now. I’ll send for you later when it’s more convenient.” Drusilla was the youngest daughter of Herod Agrippa I and sister of Agrippa II. As a Jewess, she was likely the source of Felix’s understanding of the Way of Christ. Felix was so troubled in his conscience that he dismissed Paul for a more convenient time, which never came. God, in His mercy gives opportunities to hear the Gospel, but will never interfere with mankind’s free-will. Judgment awaits those who wilfully reject Christ after hearing the glorious Gospel because it is the power of God to salvation. Amen!
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