Sat.’s Devo - To Caesar!

Read: 1 Chronicles 5:18-6:81; Acts 26:1-32; Psalm 6:1-10; Proverbs 18:20-21
Gad, Rueben and the half tribe of Manasseh were the tribes that wanted to stay on the other side of the Jordan and not pass over and take their lot in the promised land. God allowed them to do this even though it was not his plan. God will give us what we ask for even if it is not the best. They were isolated from the other tribes and on their own for the most part. They made war with the Hagrites and their three kings of which two of them were sons of Ismael. God gave them victory because they called out to him in the midst of the battle. They came away with a huge spoil of goods. Later, they fell to worshipping idols and God sent Pul, the king of Assyria to carry them away captive.
The tribe of Levi had no inheritance of their own so they were to be dispersed among the tribes so that every tribe would have a priest to teach them the law of God.
In Acts, Paul gave his whole testimony to King Agrippa and Festus. As they listened their hearts were pierced but not enough to step into faith. They realized there was no reason to have Paul in prison, but since he had appealed to Caesar, they were obligated to send him. If Paul had not appealed to Caesar, he would have been set free, but Paul didn’t care about his freedom, he cared about his destiny. He was destined to testify to Caesar so this was his free ticket there.
Lord, it is refreshing to read about the boldness and diligence of Paul. He had been given a wonderful testimony and he was determined to tell the world. Help us to be that bold with our testimony.