Wednesday, July 06, 2005

Paul twice describes how the hands of others were used to rescue him when he was also trapped. Like the spies and David, Paul was provided for by passing through a window and he had no hand in saving himself.

God Redeemed the spies, David and Paul. Paul did not redeem himself.

Acts 9:23 And after that many days were fulfilled, the Jews took counsel to kill him: Acts 9:24 But their laying await was known of Saul. And they watched the gates day and night to kill him. Acts 9:25 Then the disciples took him by night, and let him down by the wall in a basket.

2 Corinthians 11:32 In Damascus the governor under Aretas the king kept the city of the Damascenes with a garrison, desirous to apprehend me: 2 Corinthians 11:33 And through a window in a basket was I let down by the wall, and escaped his hands.