There are opportunities Felix had to neglect to remain lost (Acts 24:22-27)! Felix’s problem was sin; thus, his greatest need was the forgiveness of sin. He neglected the remedy. Notice the many opportunities Felix was given to be saved, and yet, he neglected them all.
Felix was in the right place at the right time (v. 24a). The right place is here, and the right time is now (2 Corinthians 6:2).
Felix heard the apostle Paul preach (v. 24b). Paul was a powerful preacher. However, the power is not in the man, but rather, it’s in the message—the Gospel message (Romans 1:16). Felix heard the glorious Gospel of Jesus Christ from a dedicated servant of the Lord!
Felix heard a sermon adapted specifically to him (v. 25). Paul preached about three of the most important things in the world: righteousness, self-control and coming Judgment.
Felix had an emotional response to the Gospel message (v. 25). Change is, to a certain degree, emotional. However, emotion is far too unbalanced to use as a spiritual foundation. Faith is the rock upon which salvation is built, and the rock is Jesus (Matthew 16:13-19; 1 Corinthians 3:18).
Felix had a second chance (v. 26). Jonah (3:1), Simon (Acts 8:20-24) and David (2 Samuel 12:1-13) were each given an opportunity to change and get right in God’s sight. Felix called for Paul often, giving him many opportunities to change.
Felix neglected so many wonderful opportunities to be saved. He neglected them to remain lost. Let that never be said of us! “How shall we escape if we neglect…” (Hebrews 2:3)?
