Paul and Silas had been beaten and locked down for the night; and instead of railing about the injustice of it all, they were praying and singing hymns to God! In response, God sent an earthquake and set them free.
When we call upon the Almighty, rejoice in Him, and give thanks to Him, we should expect the miraculous. Our God is mighty to save! No situation is so dark and challenging that the Light of our Savior cannot penetrate it.
But wait, there is more! Read with me the rest of the story.
Acts 16:27-34, “When the jailer woke and saw that the prison doors were open, he drew his sword and was about to kill himself, supposing that the prisoners had escaped. But Paul cried with a loud voice, “Do not harm yourself, for we are all here.” And the jailer called for lights and rushed in, and trembling with fear he fell down before Paul and Silas. Then he brought them out and said, “Sirs, what must I do to be saved?” And they said, “Believe in the Lord Jesus, and you will be saved, you and your household.” And they spoke the word of the Lord to him and to all who were in his house. 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. 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.”
Question 5. According to Acts 16:30, how does the jailer respond to everything that has happened?
The jailer became a Christian; in fact, the jailer’s whole household was saved. Paul and Silas went from being beaten and in chains to clean, comforted and clothed, and rejoicing with a house of new converts; all this in just a matter of hours.
Rejoicing in God, praying, and giving thanks is evangelistic. When we face difficulties in this life, and we respond with joy in the Lord, hope-filled prayers, and a thankful heart, those around us will take notice, including your spouse. And you might even get to see the person (or people) who harmed you come to faith in Christ.
Question 6. How can your rejoicing, praying and giving thanks in all things invite others to put their faith in Christ?
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Dear friend, whatever your circumstances (repentant spouse or not), if you are in Christ, you have a reason to rejoice. You have a Savior Who gave His life for you, a resurrected Lord Who has promised to lead you, a God who hears your prayers; you have every reason to give thanks! I pray that God will enable a thankful and rejoicing heart in us today. You are loved!