Unstoppable: The Story of the Early Church in the Book of Acts

In this powerful exploration of Acts chapters 25 and 26, we witness the Apostle Paul standing trial before Roman Governor Festus and King Herod Agrippa II—yet what appears to be opposition becomes a divine stage for testimony. Paul's two-year imprisonment in Caesarea might have seemed like a delay, but we're reminded that God's delays are not dead ends; they are divine steps building our testimony. When Paul boldly declares 'I appeal to Caesar,' he stamps his ticket to Rome, fulfilling God's promise that he would witness there. The most striking moment comes when Paul, instead of desperately defending himself against false accusations, transforms his trial into a platform for sharing how Jesus radically changed his life. He tells of his encounter with the blinding light on the Damascus road and Jesus's words about 'kicking against the goads'—fighting against God's purpose. The central lesson resonates deeply: your story is your sermon. We don't need microphones or platforms; we need the memory of what Jesus has done in our lives. Real courage isn't about shouting louder than our opponents—it's about loving deeper while standing firm in truth. Paul demonstrates that a transformed life cannot be argued with, and when we lead with our testimony of Jesus's work in us rather than condemnation of others, we create space for the Holy Spirit to move in powerful ways.