Friday, February 09, 2007

Title: Prison Praises / Topic: What To Do In Times Of Trouble

Today’s Reading: Leviticus 10; Leviticus 11; Leviticus 12; Acts 16

Scripture: Acts 16:25-30
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 everybody's chains came loose. 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. 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?"

Observation: I just love this familiar story about Paul and Silas singing hymns in the dungeon.

Application: It is a powerful reminder that no matter what the difficulty may by, praising God is a great thing to do, and may even bring about your deliverance as well as lead others to Jesus.

Prayer: Thank You Lord, that You are always up for some good singing. Thank You that You often send help when we worship You. You are great.
This I pray in Jesus’ name, Amen.

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