Around Midnight Paul And Silas Were Praying And Singing Hymns To God

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Around Midnight
Paul And Silas
Were Praying And Singing Hymns To God

The massive earthquake, the prison shaken to its foundation, with all the doors flying open, and the chains of every prisoner falling off was not for Paul and Silas! I don’t think it was even for the other prisoners even though I am sure that many of them were forever changed that night! No, the massive earthquake and everything that happened afterwards was done by God to capture the heart of jailor. So many great lessons can be found for you and for me in this story!

Scripture

Acts 16

²³ They were severely beaten, and then they were thrown into prison. The jailer was ordered to make sure they didn’t escape. ²⁴ So the jailer put them into the inner dungeon and clamped their feet in the stocks.

²⁵ Around midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to God, and the other prisoners were listening. ²⁶ Suddenly, there was a massive earthquake, and the prison was shaken to its foundations. All the doors immediately flew open, and the chains of every prisoner fell off!

Observation

This is one of my favorite stories in the Bible! What a powerful God we serve! Paul and Silas after being severely beaten and thrown into the darkest part of the dungeon and after having their feet clamped in stocks are found praying and singing to God with all the prisoners listening at midnight!

Take a minute to read this entire story found in Acts 16!

So many great lessons can be found for you and for me in this story!

Let me share briefly one of the many lessons found in this story!

The massive earthquake, the prison shaken to its foundation, all the doors flying open, and the chains of every prisoner falling off was not for Paul and Silas! I don’t think it was even for the other prisoners even though I am sure that many of them were forever changed that night!

No, the massive earthquake and everything that happened afterwards was done by God to capture the heart of jailor.

Sometimes God uses bad things that happen to us, even terrible things, for His honor, for His glory, and for His plan. And God is constantly pursuing those around us, those He places in our path.

What happened to Paul and Silas was very bad, but what happened to the jailor and his family was very, very good.

Application

There is a reason why things happen to us. God has a purpose in it and sometimes it is to bring someone else into the Kingdom.

Prayer

Heavenly Father, help me to see the big picture when it comes to my circumstances. Don’t let me miss the opportunity to be a witness even in bad times. Paul and Silas suffered so the jailor could be set free from the prison of sin. You are always on my side. You are always working in and through my life. Thank You for pursuing me and sending people into my life at just the right time.
Daily Bible Reading:  Job 11,12; Acts 15,16

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