Acts 28 Convincing is hard

After several months at sea and on the island of Malta where Paul was tested, he finally arrived in Rome. Here for 2 yrs Paul attempted to convince Jews about the sovereignty of Christ but alas few believed. Unless the Holy Spirit quickens the heart, men will not believe no matter what evidence you produce. As it was in Paul’s day it is true today. ‘“The Holy Spirit spoke rightly to your ancestors through the prophet Isaiah when he said, Go to this people and say, You will keep on hearing, but will never understand, and you will keep on looking, but will never perceive. For the heart of this people has become dull,

What makes a heart dull? “The charge from Isaiah is like Stephen’s against the Jews of Jerusalem (Acts 7:51-53). They were a hard-hearted and disobedient people.” Their hearts were insensitive as it is today. Why is this true? It is because the god of this world has blinded the minds so that they cannot see the glory of the Christ. [2 Cor 4:4] 

Precious reader, as you ponder this and wonder, stop and consider the power of the “god of this world.” Yet also consider this; what is impossible with man is possible with God and He can open the eyes and soften the heart. Keep on witnessing about God just as Paul did for two whole years as a prisoner.