God Delivers on His Promise - Acts 18

¹² While Gallio was proconsul of Achaia, the Jews of Corinth made a united attack on Paul and brought him to the place of judgment. ¹³ “This man,” they charged, “is persuading the people to worship God in ways contrary to the law.”

¹⁴ Just as Paul was about to speak, Gallio said to them, “If you Jews were making a complaint about some misdemeanor or serious crime, it would be reasonable for me to listen to you. ¹⁵ But since it involves questions about words and names and your own law—settle the matter yourselves. I will not be a judge of such things.” ¹⁶ So he drove them off. ¹⁷ Then the crowd there turned on Sosthenes the synagogue leader and beat him in front of the proconsul; and Gallio showed no concern whatever.

Here we go again.  The Jews who don't accept what Paul is preaching and teaching want to have him beaten and imprisoned or even killed.  I continue to see how prevalent this is to today's attacks on Christianity.  They attack all things Christian, but give allowance and religious "freedom" to other religions, some who refused to condemn the attacks on this country that killed thousands of Americans!  It is mind-boggling and cannot be explained outside of the context of Jesus.  Those who oppose the gospel will reject, condemn, and fight against that message of God's love, even if they don't really understand why.  The only real war in the world is a spiritual war between God and all who hate God.

Paul didn’t have to speak to his own defense.  God promised that no one would lay a hand on him (v10) and here God has Gallio of a mind that this is a Jewish problem and does not concern Roman laws.  Gallio makes a decision that separates church and state.  He expresses that their religion is separate from the Roman laws.  Gallio rebukes them and does not give them any credit for their arguments and Paul is unhurt and free.  God is not slack concerning His promises to His children.  

What promise from God are you holding onto today?  You can rest assured that God does not move and it is impossible for Him not to honor His promise.