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Prison break by supernatural earthquake
Acts 16:25-26
25 About midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to God, and the prisoners were listening to them, 26 and suddenly there was a great earthquake, so that the foundations of the prison were shaken. And immediately all the doors were opened, and everyone's bonds were unfastened.
Prayer and worship
About midnight Paul and Silas were praying
It is interesting that the word "praying" (proseuchomai) here in verse 25 meanPrayer associated with corporate worship.
Paul and Silas were also singing hymns of praise to God while in prison. The tense (imperfect) of the verb singing subjects that Paul and Silas began singing in the past and they never stopped singing, even while locked in prison.
Did they "feel" like worshiping? Probably not. They were likely aching, tired, and scared. But they were determined to give glory to God, who they trusted was in control of their situation.
The Miracle
There was the movement of God. In this instance God moved through an earthquake. In other instances He will move in other ways.
The earthquake had sprung open the jail doors, allowing the prisoners to escape
The jailer, feeling helpless and hopeless, drew his sword to kill himself. He knew the terrible shame and punishment awaiting him and the shame coming upon his family due to his letting the prisoners escape
Rather than escape, Paul and Silas stayed right in their cell and somehow persuaded the rest of the prisoners to do so as well. God’s intent on this occasion was not the physical deliverance of his servants, but the spiritual deliverance of the jailer and his family.
The jailer
He questioned Paul and Silas, what must I do to be saved?
The disciples were God's instruments for proclaiming salvation. They were tired and sore and it was the wee hours of the morning, yet they did not put the matter off until morning. They took time right then and there to meet the man's need.
We may not always experience a visibly dramatic rescue like Paul and Silas, But we know that God responds to the praises of His people! When He moves, chains fall apart.
Psalm 22:3 (NKJV) “[God], You are holy, enthroned in the praises of Israel.”
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By Tony SilveiraActs 16:25-26
25 About midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to God, and the prisoners were listening to them, 26 and suddenly there was a great earthquake, so that the foundations of the prison were shaken. And immediately all the doors were opened, and everyone's bonds were unfastened.
Prayer and worship
About midnight Paul and Silas were praying
It is interesting that the word "praying" (proseuchomai) here in verse 25 meanPrayer associated with corporate worship.
Paul and Silas were also singing hymns of praise to God while in prison. The tense (imperfect) of the verb singing subjects that Paul and Silas began singing in the past and they never stopped singing, even while locked in prison.
Did they "feel" like worshiping? Probably not. They were likely aching, tired, and scared. But they were determined to give glory to God, who they trusted was in control of their situation.
The Miracle
There was the movement of God. In this instance God moved through an earthquake. In other instances He will move in other ways.
The earthquake had sprung open the jail doors, allowing the prisoners to escape
The jailer, feeling helpless and hopeless, drew his sword to kill himself. He knew the terrible shame and punishment awaiting him and the shame coming upon his family due to his letting the prisoners escape
Rather than escape, Paul and Silas stayed right in their cell and somehow persuaded the rest of the prisoners to do so as well. God’s intent on this occasion was not the physical deliverance of his servants, but the spiritual deliverance of the jailer and his family.
The jailer
He questioned Paul and Silas, what must I do to be saved?
The disciples were God's instruments for proclaiming salvation. They were tired and sore and it was the wee hours of the morning, yet they did not put the matter off until morning. They took time right then and there to meet the man's need.
We may not always experience a visibly dramatic rescue like Paul and Silas, But we know that God responds to the praises of His people! When He moves, chains fall apart.
Psalm 22:3 (NKJV) “[God], You are holy, enthroned in the praises of Israel.”
This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit myeveningdevotional.substack.com/subscribe