Acts 27-28:15One theme than runs through this passage is how those who observed Paul first had misgivings about him, but eventually changed their minds. By virtue of his witness and his integrity, Paul turned skeptics into – maybe not believers, but people who respected and honored his beliefs. The centurion was, at first, inclined to trust his ship captain rather than Paul. Then he changed his mind, and that led to his intervening with the soldiers to save Paul’s life. The inhabitants of Malta were first convinced that Paul was under judgment. Then they changed their mind and saw him as a blessed healer.
When we encounter opposition and antagonism as we witness, we should be patient and let God work. Perhaps he will change the peoples’ minds.
LORD, give us the courage to trust you, especially when others do not trust us.
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