The snake in Malta

 Acts 28:1-5

Here are a bunch of stranded prisoners but the folks in Malta treated them well.  It's interesting the interpretation of the incident where a snake wrapped around Paul's hand.  They thought the god of justice was getting him but he flicked it off into the fire.  The truth is though that Paul was a murder; saved by God's grace.  I wonder how often Paul thought of this.

Lord Jesus, thank You for Your grace.  I love restorative justice and this is what Paul participated in. He went from killing Christians to raising them up.  Lord, would You intervene in this world with restorative justice please.  We need this over war.  Give the world leaders wisdom.  Help them to realize they need You.  I pray too for our local leaders; in policing, the church, schools...Lord Jesus, help us to practice restorative justice.  Amen.

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