ACTS 16:16-34 

It would have been easy for Paul and Silas to escape thinking God provided another miraculous jailbreak. But to them, the lives of others were more important than their own personal freedom and comfort.

In not escaping, they showed tremendous discernment. The circumstances said, “escape.” But love said, “Stay for the sake of this one soul.” They were not guided merely by circumstances, but by what love compelled.

DAVID GUZIK

FREEDOM IS NOT THE ABSENCE OF DIFFICULTY

FREEDOM IS BEING WITH GOD

GOD USES FREEDOM TO: INVITE US INTO RELATIONSHIP

33 And he took them the same hour of the night and washed their wounds; and he was baptized at once, he and all his family. 34 Then he brought them up into his house and set food before them. And he rejoiced along with his entire household that he had believed in God.

ACTS 16:33-34

4 ‘You yourselves have seen what I did to the Egyptians, and how I bore you on eagles' wings and brought you to myself.

EXODUS 19:3-4

REVEAL WHAT IS REALLY INSIDE US

REFINE WHAT OUR FOCUS SHOULD BE

Search me, O God, and know my heart!

    Try me and know my thoughts![c]

And see if there be any grievous way in me,

    and lead me in the way everlasting![d]

PSALM 139:23-24

GIVE GOD YOUR SUMMER