“They were severely beaten, and then they were thrown into prison. The jailer was ordered to make sure they didn’t escape. So the jailer put them into the inner dungeon and clamped their feet in the stocks.
Around midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to God, and the other prisoners were listening. ” (acts 16:23-25
These words describe what happened to Paul and Silas on a visit to Philippi. They were in jail because of the gospel. People did not like the good news of the gospel because some believed it was "too easy." They felt they could somehow earn salvation. The idea of being helpless to save themselves made them angry.
What stands out in this account is the response of Paul and Silas. They were put in the inner dungeon, their feet fastened in stocks. in this place where despair was common, they had a prayer and song service. They continued to sing God's praises even though their situation looked bad.
What about you? Will you continue to praise Him in times of struggle? Will you continue to worship even when you do not understand what is happening or why? Do you trust and love Him that much?
Songs in the Night 11.26.21
“They were severely beaten, and then they were thrown into prison. The jailer was ordered to make sure they didn’t escape. So the jailer put them into the inner dungeon and clamped their feet in the stocks.
Around midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to God, and the other prisoners were listening. ” (acts 16:23-25
These words describe what happened to Paul and Silas on a visit to Philippi. They were in jail because of the gospel. People did not like the good news of the gospel because some believed it was "too easy." They felt they could somehow earn salvation. The idea of being helpless to save themselves made them angry.
What stands out in this account is the response of Paul and Silas. They were put in the inner dungeon, their feet fastened in stocks. in this place where despair was common, they had a prayer and song service. They continued to sing God's praises even though their situation looked bad.
What about you? Will you continue to praise Him in times of struggle? Will you continue to worship even when you do not understand what is happening or why? Do you trust and love Him that much?