“And when he was come, the Jews which came down from Jerusalem stood round about, and laid many and grievous complaints against Paul, which they could not prove.”
Acts 25:7 KJV
Festus, the new proconsul for Judæa, invited the Jewish leaders who came from Jerusalem encircled Paul and leveled against him many serious charges, which they were unable to substantiate. When the enemies of the Cross of Jesus persecute and accuse you, they cannot prove charges against you but have to resort to manipulation of justice to prove these accusations. It happened then and it happens now. The devil hates what Jesus did on the Cross and knows its power. So be well balanced and always alert, because your enemy, the devil, roams around incessantly, like a roaring lion looking for its prey to devour. Intimidation and manipulation are the devil’s old tactics because he is like a roaring lion. But the real Lion of Judah says, “In the world you shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.” Christ gives us His overcoming power to remain in the peace of God and to vanquish every plan of the wicked one. Let’s enjoy God’s peace forever and be victorious in Christ! Amen!
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