The past year has been a challenging time for our world. Difficulties have been faced to some degree or another; situations which were completely unexpected or even not at all welcomed. Some may have had their lives shaken to the core of their being.
This brought the word “earthquake” to mind and had me remember an earthquake with epic effects.
After being stripped, beaten, and flogged, Paul and Silas were sent to prison. One can probably assume, their mood was somber and yet we are told:
“But about midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns of praise to God, and the prisoners were listening to them.” (Acts 16:25, NASB)
They chose to do the hard thing and praise God. Scripture continues to tell us:
“And suddenly there came a great earthquake, so that the foundations of the prison house were shaken; and immediately all the doors were opened and everyone’s chains were unfastened.” (verse 26)
The familiar story of Paul and Silas brings to light several things for us to think on.
I hope you will join me at Woman to Woman Ministries HERE and we’ll look at three actions which often occur in our lives when circumstances seek to shake us up.
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Today I am joining … Inspire Me Monday and Remember Me Monday .
You had me at the beautiful image at the top, Joanne.
Jesus. Just Jesus. He’s been calming my soul, settling the storm, walking with us through this strange and sad time, restoring the empty places.
What a wonderful Savior!
Linda, you have worded the ministry of Jesus so beautifully – He calms our souls, settles every storm, walks us through, and restores the empty places. He alone fills our lives abundantly and with meaning. Blessings, friend!