My Defense

Whisper of God -
 "Brothers and fathers, listen now to my defense.”
(Acts 22:1 NIV)

Observation -
Paul has come to Jerusalem, and as expected the Jews there opposed him. He was arrested, falsely accused, beaten and would have been killed if the Roman guard had not intervened. The city was in an uproar rioting because of Paul.
In the midst of this Paul has the opportunity to give his defense. An angry crowd listens as he tells how Christ apprehended him on his way to Damascus.

Real Life Application -
I fit in with the world too much because the only people who get mad at me are other Christians; is this good?

Day's Prayer -
Lord Jesus, above all else I want to please You in how I live my life. I'm not looking for a fight, but I do want a watching world to know that I am different. And I don't just want to be a people pleaser either, so give me wisdom to follow You even when some people just don't understand. And I don't want to be a Christian who is easily offended like the religious folks of Paul's day. Make my defense simple: I just want to make You smile.