Held, But Not Forgotten
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Rev. Tetteh-Annor Larbi | April 7 2026 | Acts 24:22-27
KEY VERSE: “But after two years Porcius Festus succeeded Felix; and Felix, wanting to do the Jews a favour, left Paul bound.” (Acts 24:27, NKJV)
MESSAGE:
After two years of imprisonment, Paul remained in custody, innocent yet bound, because Felix wanted to do the Jews a favour. He was also hoping Paul would offer him money. From a human point of view, Paul may have seemed trapped in a place of delay. Yet God’s purpose was still moving forward. Paul may have been held in chains, but Heaven did not forget him.
There are seasons in life when we feel confined, held in routines, restrained by circumstances, or waiting for a breakthrough. In those moments, it is easy to feel overlooked. But Paul’s story reminds us that God remains present and purposeful in seasons of waiting. Even in custody, Paul still had opportunities to testify, influence others, and stand ready for what was ahead.
This passage teaches us that God’s work in our lives does not stop when progress feels slow. He sees where we are, knows how long we have been there, and continues to work in ways we may not yet understand. What feels like confinement to us may still be a place where His purpose is being formed with patience and strength.
FEET AND HANDS FOR THE MESSAGE:
If you feel held in a difficult place, do not lose heart. God sees you. He knows where you are and how long you have been there. Trust Him in the waiting, and let your faith remain steady even when freedom feels far away.
PRAYER:
Father, thank You that I am never forgotten, even when I feel stuck or delayed. Help me trust Your timing and Your purpose in seasons of waiting. Strengthen my heart and give me faith to believe that You are still working, even in the silence. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
THERE SHALL BE SHOWERS OF BLESSING.
SHOWERS! BLESSINGS!!
The 365 DAILY BIBLE READING
DAILY word study: BOUND
Bound comes from the Greek word desmios, which means a prisoner, one held in bonds, or one kept under restraint.
In Acts 24:27, the word describes Paul’s legal condition, but it does not define his spiritual usefulness. In the wider New Testament, Paul can speak of himself as bound while the word of God continues to move freely. That gives this word deeper weight. A servant of God may be restricted in movement, delayed in plans, or held in difficult conditions, yet still remain within the active purpose of God. What others see as a limitation does not cancel the reach of God’s hand.
Reflect on this:
Has any place of delay, restriction, or waiting started to define you more than God’s purpose for you?
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