Jean Ann Williams | Author

“And Paul said, ‘I would to God, that not only thou, but also all that hear me this day, were both almost, and altogether such as I am, except these bonds.’ And when he had thus spoken, the king rose up, and the governor, and Bernice, and they that sat with them: And when they were gone […]

“‘For the king knoweth of these things, before whom also I [Paul] speak freely: for I am persuaded that none of these things are hidden from him [Jesus]; for this thing was not done in a corner. King Agrippa, believest thou the prophets? I know that thou believest.’ Then Agrippa said unto Paul, ‘Almost thou persuadest me […]

“And as he thus spake for himself, Festus said with a loud voice, ‘Paul, thou art beside thyself; much learning doth make thee mad.’ But he said, ‘I am not mad, most noble Festus; but speak forth the words of truth and soberness’” (Acts 26:24, 25 KJV).  Father, the world will think us crazy for speaking of […]

“‘Having therefore obtained help of God, I [Paul] continue unto this day, witnessing both to small and great, saying none other things than those which the prophets and Moses did say should come: That Christ should suffer, and that he should be the first that should rise from the dead, and should shew light unto the […]

“‘Whereupon, O king Agrippa, I [Paul] was not disobedient unto the heavenly vision: But shewed first unto them of Damascus, and at Jerusalem, and throughout all the coasts of Judaea, and then to the Gentiles, that they should repent and turn to God, and do works meet for repentance. For these causes the Jews caught me in […]

“‘To open their eyes, and to turn them from darkness to light, and from the power of Satan unto God, that they may receive forgiveness of sins, and inheritance among them which are sanctified by faith that is in me’” (Acts 26:18 KJV).  Father God, You are above all. Satan has power but You have much, much […]

“‘But rise, and stand upon thy feet: for I have appeared unto thee [Paul] for this purpose, to make thee a minister and a witness both of these things which thou hast seen, and of those things in the which I will appear unto thee’” (Acts 26:16 KJV). Father, thank You for sending Your Son Jesus to die […]

“‘And when we [Paul & the men with him] were all fallen to the earth, I heard a voice speaking unto me, and saying in the Hebrew tongue, ‘Saul, Saul, why persecutest thou me? it is hard for thee to kick against the pricks.’ And I said, ‘Who art thou, Lord?’ And he said, ‘I am Jesus whom […]

“‘Whereupon as I [Paul] went to Damascus with authority and commission from the chief priests, at midday, O king, I saw in the way a light from heaven, above the brightness of the sun, shining round about me and them which journeyed with me’” (Acts 26:12, 13 KJV).  Father, Your light is larger than the sun. […]

“‘And I [Paul] punished them [Believers] oft in every synagogue, and compelled them to blaspheme; and being exceedingly mad against them, I persecuted them even unto strange cities’” (Acts 26:11 KJV).  Father, Paul’s hate for Your Believers was intense. Yet, what You did next in his life is one of the many amazing true accounts in […]