Well, Paul and Silas cast a demon out of a fortune-teller. Her owners were angry, incited a riot and had Paul and Silas thrown in prison. Now, not just in prison, but in the inner prison with stocks on their angles. Basically, they were chained up in the center of the prison where no one could get to them.
Yes, no one, except --------------oh yeah, the one and only GOD! Let's take a look. We need to remember that when we have Jesus Christ in our hearts we should always be thankful, singing and giving praises to God. No matter what the situation is, we must remember God is in control.
Paul and Silas are in prison - sulking? NO! They are praying and singing praises to God. YES, SINGING PRAISES AND PRAYING!!!! Would you if you were thrown in prison?
ACTS 16: 25 About midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to God, and the other prisoners were listening to them. 26 Suddenly there was such a violent earthquake that the foundations of the prison were shaken. At once all the prison doors flew open, and everyone’s chains came loose.
Okay, can you imagine the fear and then chaos when this happened. Praying and singing hymns, everyone listening, then an earthquake. But not only an earthquake, but one that caused the doors to fly open. Okay, we understand that could happen. BUT, everyone's chains came loose.
This was not just an act of nature. It is doubtful an earthquake would cause prisoners chains to come loose. HOWEVER, THEY DID! When God does something it will bring attention to HIM! This is so we may give HIM the praise and glory.
27 The jailer woke up, and when he saw the prison doors open, he drew his sword and was about to kill himself because he thought the prisoners had escaped.
During these times if a jailer would lose a prisoner, his career and destiny was not good, definitely in jeopardy, and he could be put to death. The jailer is not going to await his punishment, time to end it all now.
28 But Paul shouted, “Don’t harm yourself! We are all here!”
29 The jailer called for lights, rushed in and fell trembling before Paul and Silas. 30 He then brought them out and asked, “Sirs, what must I do to be saved?”
Paul callls to the jailer, he stops, calls for lights and everyone is still there. WHAT?? What is going on? This is when the jailer realizes the true living God. He goes to Paul and Silas and wants to receive salvation. Another soul saved and will be working for Christ.
He asks what to do to be saved. This is something we need to be able to answer daily in our separate walks. If a person asked you today, what do I need to do to be saved---would you be able to tell them? Thank for reading. Tomorrow, what does Paul and Silas tell the jailer. Love you all.
In Christ's Love and Grace
Johnny
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