At this point Festus interrupted Paul’s defense. “You are out of
your mind, Paul!” he shouted. “Your great learning is driving you insane.”
“I am not insane, most
excellent Festus,” Paul replied. “What I am saying is true and reasonable. The king is
familiar with these things, and I can speak freely to him. I am convinced that
none of this has escaped his notice, because it was not done in a corner. King
Agrippa, do you believe the prophets? I know you do.”
Then Agrippa said to Paul, “Do you think that in such a short time
you can persuade me to be a Christian?”
Paul replied, “Short time or
long—I pray to God that not only you but all who are listening to me today may
become what I am, except for these chains.” Acts 26:24-29
Paul
shared his testimony with Agrippa who thought Paul was out of his mind. He laughed at Paul’s attempts to convince him
about the Christian life. Paul responded
by saying whether the king responded now or later, he hoped the words he spoke
planted a seed that the king would eventually respond to.
That’s
all we can do when we share our testimony.
Plant the seed and let the Holy Spirit do his work. They may not want to hear, but they need to
hear. Don’t be annoying, but pray for
the right moment when God wants you to tell others about him.