Here is today’s Bible reading:  1 Chronicles 5:18-6:81; Acts 26:1-32; Psalm 6:1-10; Proverbs 18:20-21.

Proverbs 18:21 (NIV)
The tongue has the power of life and death,
and those who love it will eat its fruit.

Are your words inspiring life in those around you?

Acts 26:28-29 (NIV)
Then Agrippa said to Paul, “Do you think that in such a short time you can persuade me to be a Christian?”
[29] Paul replied, “Short time or long–I pray God that not only you but all who are listening to me today may become what I am, except for these chains.”

Even on trial when his life is at stake, Paul’s concern is the Gospel of Jesus Christ and the salvation of even his enemies.