After severely beating them, the Romans threw God’s missionaries
into a secured, filthy dungeon and bound their feet in stocks. Their response
to such treatment? “And at midnight Paul and Silas prayed, and sang praises
unto God. . .” (Acts 16:25).
How could Paul and Silas, falsely
accused, imprisoned, bound, suffering unbearable pain from the beatings, worship
God? They were grateful for the souls added to God’s kingdom and felt blessed
because God counted them worthy to carry out His work. An added blessing was to
introduce the jailor and his family to the saving knowledge of Jesus.
When life seems unfair, bleak, and painful, trust God as they did. Pray and praise Him despite your circumstances—He is always at work in your life and others. Pray, be grateful for God’s goodness, sing praises—worship God, He is worthy. If miracles can take place in a dark and nasty dungeon, they can happen in your life too.
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