July 23, 2008

Acts 23:12-35

Paul's nephew overheard a plot to send for Paul under the pretense of furthering the investigation against him and then kill him on his way to the council. He brought this news to the Roman commander who had Paul taken away secretly to the governor to await his accusers there.

Paul's nephew happened to be in the right place at the right time to overhear the plot against Paul. He then had the courage to go and tell the right person what was planned. When we know about a plan to hurt someone, we should do whatever we can to step in to protect the person in danger. It doesn't have to be physical danger - maybe the threat is an emotional one. Whatever it is, we honor God when we protect our neighbors. This is just another way we show the Creator's love for His creation.

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