Paul and Silas were thrown into the prison for a false
accusation. Some people lost their way to gain money through a fortune teller
who suddenly no longer had her ability - as Paul expelled the spirit of
divination she possessed (Acts 16:18-21).
They were brought to the market place before the
authorities – opening the chance to accept more attack from the crowd. After
being blamed for a wrong reason, their robes were torn, they were beaten
heavily, they were put in the inner jail, and their feet were fastened in the
stocks (v.22-24). Such an extreme unfair consequence for those who proclaim the
truth.
But we learn so much from this passage, how Paul and
Silas prayed and sang hymns to praise God. It became a testimony to other prisoners who paid attention to their acts (v.25). The rest was magical. An
earthquake occurred, the prison doors were opened, and everyone’s chains were
unfastened (v.26). Even the jailer and his household were converted and finally
they were released honorably (v.30-39).
Are you facing an unfair accusation? Are you suffering
because you did the right thing? Even more, are you in danger because of Christ's name? Take heart. Do not lose hope in your faith. Keep praying and singing hymns to
praise God. “…The Lord will fight for you; you need only to be still.” (Exodus
14:14, NIV).
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