The Testimony Of Paul And Silas

S-Scripture:  Acts 16:25, “Around midnight, Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to God, and the prisoners were listening.”  (NLT)

O-Observation:  Paul and Silas had been beaten and thrown into prison for casting a demon out of a fortune-teller.  The masters’(of this fortune-teller) hopes of wealth were shattered, they grabbed Paul and Silas, and caused an uproar in the city.  Paul and Silas were beaten, their feet were placed in stocks, and they were thrown into prison.  At Midnight, Paul and Silas prayed and were singing praises to God.  The great thing about this story is their personal testimony. They were not only a testimony of the greatness of God with their words, but their actions, and because of this, many came to faith in Christ.

A-Application:  I can learn to be more bold in my witness for Christ.  Part of the reason many Christians are not being persecuted for their faith (in America) is because we are not bold. We’re not making a difference.  We are reacting to culture, instead of creating culture.  

P-Prayer:  Father in heaven, it is my prayer to be more bold for You!  I want to be a testimony of Your greatness with both my words and actions.  Help all of your disciples (especially in America) to see that our greatest reason for existence is to see those outside the Christian faith (those who are lost) come to the saving knowledge of Jesus Christ.  In Jesus Name.  Amen.