Day 3
Acts 16:22-30
Here's another story of people being happy after a beating. Look at how Paul responds. After Paul and Silas prayer, God sent a miraculous earthquake to set them free. But when the cell doors opened, Paul and Silas stayed put. What was the deal? Well, look at the result. Paul could have thought about himself and walked out with his head held high, saying, "See what my God can do?" But instead he thought about the jailer (who got saved--along with his whole family).
When there's an opportunity to show his love for people, Jesus never lets it escape. When you're physically intimidated or hurt for the name of Christ, it's very natural to think about just yourself. Paul knew God could use his beating to save someone else. This in no way means God wants those things to happen to you, but we have to look at the bigger picture when things like this occur.
Why did Paul have such little regard for himself?
Ask God to show you how good can come out of some seemingly bad situations in your life.
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