Num1-2 Acts 24

It is ironical that the Jews charged Paul with causing a riot which they started. They also lied about him desecrating the temple in an attempt to emphasise his guilt. When Felix heard the gospel he understood why the Jews were afraid of Paul's teachings and that is why he kept him locked up as a favour to the Jews for two years. God takes time to work through his plans. The Israelites had been in the desert two years before God had organised their campsite. Paul was kept in prison two years before appearing before Festus. The Lord sets the stage in the lives of his people so that when he acts everything falls into place. I must be patient when waiting on the Lord and remember “all things work together for the good to them that love God and are called according to his purposes.” (Romans 8:28)