God at Work

Scripture: Acts 16:31-33
So they said, “Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and you will be saved, you and your household.” Then 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 stripes. And immediately he and all his family were baptized.

Observation:
Paul and Silas are thrown in jail because Paul cast a demon out of a little girl and it spoiled someones money making scheme. As a result of being placed in jail, the jailer and his whole family are baptized.

Application:
It's amazing how God works! Sometimes when we are going thru difficult times, we tend to complain and focus on the negative. But Paul and Silas were praying thru it. The Lord had a reason for them being placed in jail and even though they didn't understand it, they certainly found out later. They had the opportunity to tell others about God and an entire family was baptized!

Prayer:
Dear Lord, when I am going thru difficult times, please help me to remember that you have a reason for allowing me to be in this place. Help me to pray thru it and focus on You rather than my circumstances. In Jesus Name Amen.