Read: Acts 26:4-18
At midday, O king, I saw on the way a light from heaven, brighter than the sun, that shone around me and those who journeyed with me. (v. 13)
Attending my niece’s high school commencement ceremony, I expected the principal to give some remarks. However, his words were far from personal. About halfway into his speech, he admitted that he did not write that address. He used AI to generate it. After coming clean, he tossed the speech away. He filled the rest of his time with anecdotes about the graduates and their families. Personal stories made his talk much more interesting, showing that he knew and cared for the class.
Being tried before King Agrippa for sharing his faith, Paul could have defended himself in some abstract way. Instead, he was vulnerable and told the king what had happened to him on the Emmaus Road. Knowing that he had only a few minutes before the king, he shared about his encounter with the risen Christ. Paul hoped his testimony would help to persuade Agrippa to also put his faith in Jesus.
If you are a longtime reader of Words of Hope, you may remember that I like to use personal stories in my meditations. I pray that my stories will grab your attention and open a door to considering a biblical truth. I pray that these devotions will inspire you to use your own stories to share the gospel.
As you pray, ask the Lord to help you to tell others about him in a personal way.
About the Author
Steven Laman is a writer and public speaker who has lived with cerebral palsy since his birth in 1970. Steven is a prolific devotional writer for Words of Hope, and the author of three books: My Journey God’s Grace, Strength in Weakness and My Grace Is Sufficient. He also volunteers as a teacher’s aide. He lives with his parents in Iowa.
