After Paul was arrested he was given a chance to defend his innocence in front of the elders and priests. He tells them that he is a born Jew in Tarsus and brought up according to Jewish law and tradition. He also tells them that he persecuted many Christians along with other Jewish authorities.
He further explains about his conversion on the way to Damascus. We are all very familiar with this heart touching episode of his conversion. After this episode he was a transformed man for he knew that what he was doing was wrong and Jesus Christ was the true Savior of mankind. He got baptized and Jesus gave him a particular mission to preach the good news among the gentiles. Thanks to St. Paul and all his works, Christianity is spread all over the world today.
St. Paul was given a particular mission. St. Paul witnessed to the world what he saw and heard. He had a personal encounter with Christ. He witnessed it through his speeches, writings and actions. It was a powerful witness that he could gain many souls for Christ. St. Paul spread the fragrance of Christ to the people. He was willing to go through any amount of humiliation and persecution for the sake of witnessing his faith.
What about us? Are we ready to witness Christ like St. Paul? He received a call within the call. In our lives too there is a call within the call. What is my specific call? Let us spend time in prayer and reflection and find out what exactly God wants us to do for Him.
Reflection on Acts 21:37-22:21 by Fr. George Joseph SVD
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