Acts 21-23 Need a real life mission and adventure!

November 21st, Acts 21-23

       Reading through the book of Acts reminds me of the power of mission. Being fully convinced of your task and coming to some lack of awareness of the constant danger and problems that surround every turn. Even in the story today We witness Paul having his wits about him in the heaviest of situations. I like how Paul waits for the whole flogging event to be set up and as he is about to get this beating it's like..."Hey...is it okay for you to beat a Roman Citizen who isn't condemned?"
       Record scratching noise...freeze frame...pan to shock on faces of floggers who were about to do something illegal.
       You wish you could hear the tone of statements made and you wonder if Paul has a bit of a smile on his face or a grin or sarcastically raised eyebrow?! These are the parts of the story we miss. Oh how I wish we could fill in the blanks!!
       Here's what I witness in Paul... A witness of Christ's life changing power. Mission trumps comfort/safety. God's defense of His servants. Boldness and confidence can be ours with Christ alive in us. Finally all the crazy event that toss Paul back and forth are just opportunities to tell different people about who he loves most. A gift!