Suddenly, a great earthquake shook the foundations of the prison. All at once every prison door flung open and the chains of all the prisoners came loose. Startled, the jailer awoke and saw every cell door standing open. Assuming that all the prisoners had escaped, he drew his sword and was about to kill himself when Paul shouted in the darkness, “Stop! Don’t hurt yourself. We’re all still here.” The jailer called for a light. When he saw that they were still in their cells, he rushed in and fell trembling at their feet. Then he led Paul and Silas outside and asked, “What must I do to be saved?” They answered, “Believe in the Lord Jesus and you will be saved—you and all your family.” Then they prophesied the word of the Lord over him and all his family. Even though the hour was late, he washed their wounds. Then he and all his family were baptized. He took Paul and Silas into his home and set them at his table and fed them. The jailer and all his family were filled with joy in their newfound faith in God.
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When the magnitude of Jesus' love expressed on the cross has sunk deep in our hearts, how could thanksgiving not be embedded into our very nature? Thanksgiving is more than a season or holiday; it is a posture of heart. In this devotional, you will grasp the beauty of beholding the Lord and learn how to offer Him praise amid seasons of beauty and brokenness.
The very essence of our existence is that we were created for God. That is why we feel most accomplished, happy, and fulfilled when we are in the center of His will, doing what He created us for. To do this, we need His sense of direction. What should our daily endeavor aim toward? In this first chapter of Philippians, we find a dependable compass to follow. Ready?
Full surrender to God means we do not consciously withhold anything from his governance. Our God is mighty enough to manage every aspect of our lives, including the smallest sacrifices, to bless us and others generously. In this devotional, we will explore how every little bit surrendered can be used for an even greater purpose.
The life of a believer is in itself a form of ministry and every part of it should express this. Regardless of how dire situations may appear, God gives every believer the capacity to deliver the message of reconciliation.
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