gall of Paul

At this point in Paul’s defense, Festus declared with a loud voice, “You’ve lost your mind, Paul! Too much learning is driving you mad!” But Paul replied, “I’m not mad, most honorable Festus! I’m speaking what is sound and true. King Agrippa knows about these things, and I have been speaking openly to him. I’m certain that none of these things have escaped his attention. This didn’t happen secretly or in some out-of-the-way place. King Agrippa, do you believe the prophets? I know you do.” Agrippa said to Paul, “Are you trying to convince me that, in such a short time, you’ve made me a Christian?” Paul responded, “Whether it is a short or a long time, I pray to God that not only you but also all who are listening to me today will become like me, except for these chains.” (Acts 26:24-29, CEB)

Oh, we all had the gall of Paul.

Paul knew who he was in Christ and wanted all to be like him. He spoke with boldness and fire.

Do you have the gall of Paul? I know not many Lutherans who do. We are much more reserved and not known for being speakers of the faith.

Although I would hope that we all have the fire of Paul and the brazenness to stand and speak of the love that is God’s that covers all people.

We all need the gall of Paul to speak the truth to power.

We need to have the