24 And after certain days, when Felix came with his wife Drusilla, which was a Jewess, he sent for Paul, and heard him concerning the faith in Christ. 25 And as he reasoned of righteousness, temperance, and judgment to come, Felix trembled, and answered, Go thy way for this time; when I have a convenient season, I will call for thee. 26 He hoped also that money should have been given him of Paul, that he might loose him: wherefore he sent for him the oftener, and communed with him. 27 But after two years Porcius Festus came into Felix' room: and Felix, willing to shew the Jews a pleasure, left Paul bound (Acts 24:24-27).
Felix was the Governor of Caesarea. Although Paul was under arrest he had an opportunity on multiple occasions to preach to Felix. Felix knew that there was something special about Paul. But Felix never truly believed and as we learn he was more interested in money, power and the pleasing of people rather than the surrender to the Gospel. In the end it is a choice between serving the living God of all Creation, and serving the god of this world. Paul chose the former and Felix chose the latter.
Felix was the Governor of Caesarea. Although Paul was under arrest he had an opportunity on multiple occasions to preach to Felix. Felix knew that there was something special about Paul. But Felix never truly believed and as we learn he was more interested in money, power and the pleasing of people rather than the surrender to the Gospel. In the end it is a choice between serving the living God of all Creation, and serving the god of this world. Paul chose the former and Felix chose the latter.
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