The Sky is Falling

Acts 24:10-16

 

 

^“I do admit this to you: I worship the God of our ancestors by following that Way which they say is false. But I also believe in everything written in the Law of Moses and the books of the prophets.”      Acts 24:14 GNT

 

In the children’s story Chicken Little, the lead character of the same name, went around telling everyone that “the sky is falling” because an acorn had fallen on his head. He truly believed this was the case and acted accordingly, but of course he was seriously wrong.

 

Like Chicken Little, Paul had an event happen in his life that got his attention. On his way to Damascus, Jesus struck him blind with a bright light. As a result, Paul went around telling everyone about Jesus. And now, defending himself before Governor Felix, Paul claims to believe in the same God and the same Old Testament as those men who were accusing him of wrongdoing.

 

If Paul truly believed the same as his accusers, why is there such a dramatic difference in their lives?

 

God is at work in each of our lives to draw us to Him, to mold us into His image and to serve Him. How has He got your attention? What version of an acorn or a bright light has He used to accomplish this? How has God spoken into your life? And most importantly, how have you responded?

 

You may have heard the saying, “A man is only as good as his word”. The same is true of God, and God is always faithful to His word. That is why Paul trusted Him before Governor Felix. That is why we can trust Him.

 

“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.”        Jeremiah 29:11

 

God is faithful and because of that, His Word can be trusted. It was true thousands of years ago. It is true today for you and for me.

 

So, how indeed have you responded to the acorns and bright lights in your life? Do you run around saying “the sky is falling”? Or do you trust in the Living God of the Old Testament like Paul did?