I Appeal To Caesar!

“Also, I must wait for God’s courier that will tell me what to do. I don’t know when to expect him, but this may take several days. I cannot and will not eat or drink until he comes. At that time I will know what your responsibilities will be and that of the four soldiers who came with us.

“Now, find a small grated fire stand, while I retrieve

the papers.”

* * * * * The burning documents cause a deep satisfaction to settle upon Saul. Turning to Artemus, Saul speaks with freedom and great kindness. “You have not only been a military associate, but you have become a friend. I no longer wish to be your superior authority, I ask to be your personal friend. Between this time and the arrival of my messenger, I ask—no, urge —you to put your life-trust in Jesus the Christ as your personal savior. “Give serious reflection, this decision will bring new meaning to your life! Jesus died, was raised from the dead, and then ascended to Almighty God: all of this to help us live better here in this life, and then eventually die with a glorious entrance into heaven. Ask the Lord Jesus to come into your heart and life. “You will not be struck blind as I was, but your decision will bring a deep trust and assurance in the true and living God. You are already born physically, but you will be born spiritually, that is, have an inner awakening caused by the Holy Spirit. You will then know you are a child of God! * * * * * God’s selected messenger is Ananias, one of the older, leading elders at Immanuel Synagogue in Damascus,