Arrested?

"The Commander came up and arrested him and ordered him to be bound with two chains. Then he asked him who he was and what he had done." Acts 21:33

Does something seem out of order here? Where is the due process? Anybody gonna give Paul his rights? They don’t even know he is a Roman citizen yet. As a matter of fact, if you read a little father, this commander actually thinks Paul is an Egyptian terrorist. What confusion. People are yelling all kinds of things and this Roman commander has to take Paul into the barracks to get some peace and figure out what is going on. After Paul straightens him out a bit, the Commander allows him to address the crowd. Paul is calm, reasonable, courteous, and convincing. Notice now the two things that have happened. One, Paul has been arrested and bound just like the prophet said. I find that interesting. And also, Paul is going to testify to a large crowd no matter what, just like he said. So God’s will is getting done, no matter what anybody else is doing or saying. Amazing how this happens, isn’t it? Often, we must roll with it and just watch God work. I have seen so many time when we are obedient, faithful and willing that He accomplishes amazing things. You see it is not primarily about us or our rights, it is fundamentally about His will and purpose. Even under unfair or dire circumstances. There is a lesson to learn here.

For His Will,
Pastor Fred

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