Don't answer like Felix

In Acts 24, Paul, charged with various crimes, defends himself to the Roman governor Felix. Paul takes the opportunity to inform Felix about the resurrection of Jesus, to which Felix responds (Acts 24:25, NLT),

Go away for now. When it is more convenient, I’ll call for you again.

And then Felix left Paul in prison.

Felix had a golden opportunity. He was speaking face-to-face with someone who had spoken with the resurrected Jesus, and instead of taking Paul's message to heart, Felix delayed and, ultimately, refused the call.

But don't we do the same? When God attempts to call us, do we always see and hear his message? When God calls us, do we always respond?

It's easy to read Acts 24 and wonder what Felix was thinking. But before casting judgement, let us make sure we aren't answering similarly!