SCRIPTURE
Acts 24:25 - "and as he (Paul) continued to argue about righteousness, purity, and the judgement to come, Felix (the king) became terrified, and said, "go away for now, and when I have a convenient opportunity, I will send for you".

OBSERVATION
The king became uncomfortable when Paul started to share the realities of living in righteousness, purity, and the judgement to come, which is the eternal judgement. He sent Paul away, saying that he would call for him and listen when it was more convenient. Unfortunately, that time never came, because it is never "convenient" when a person is confronted with the reality of their need of a Savior and a lifestyle change that will honor the Lord.


APPLICATION
It is very easy to live our lives focused on the "easy" parts of Christianity, and how we push away the things that challenge our lives with the need to change - it just isn't "convenient" for our flesh. May we choose to become Christians who are making the decisions to not live what is just "convenient", but what is necessary to us growing in Christlikeness and choosing godliness and maturity.

PRAYER
God, help us to not give in to the temptation in our flesh to not do the "inconvenient" that would really cause us to choose Christ and grow and mature in a relationship with Him. Help us to understand that, in reality, we will face an eternal judgement someday and how we live our lives here on earth, and whether or not we have chosen to know You and have a relationship with You will determine the outcome of our eternity. Help us to always live with this at the forefront of our minds and lives.