Not sure what to say about this chapter; we get more of the "Paul on Trial" storyline. Appearing before the new governor, Paul reaffirms his innocence, finally appealing to the Emperor. Festus plans to send Paul to Rome, but first puts him in front of King Agrippa, and we see the first part of that encounter.
Through all this, I can't help but remember Paul has just spent the past two years sitting and patiently waiting as a prisoner. I wonder what was on his mind. And then I think about all the amazing writing Paul did from prison at different points of his life and I marvel at how this man is able to remain focused on others despite his own personal hardships. I also marvel at how God allows us to experience situations and circumstances that, while often amazingly difficult personally, wind up becoming an incredible blessing to countless people. The work did while Paul was imprisoned was absolutely used by God to change the world.
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