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Salvation
Wednesday, February 25, 2015
Converted in a Crisis
READ: Acts 16:26-30
KEY VERSE: And he brought them out and said, “Sirs, what must I do to be
saved?” -Acts 16:30 (NKJV)
Life presents moments that define the decisions we make. In one split second,
we can be birthed into decisions that undoubtedly determine destiny.
That is what the Philippian jailer faced in Acts 16. Acts offers little about the
jailer except that he is seasoned in the standards of Roman justice. While
his actions demonstrate little of a spirit governed by grace, he undeniably
becomes a witness to the wonder of God as the bound prisoners broke free.
Through worship, Paul and Silas pointed a jailer to a Christ who liberated
those who erred, deserved justice, but were extended God’s hand of mercy.
I don’t know what the jailer saw that caused him to draw his sword to take his
own life. What I know for sure is in the moment of crisis the jailer heard the
words, “Do yourself no harm.” He connected to the love of Christ and asked,
“What must I do to be saved?” Hallelujah, a conversion in the midst of a crisis.
–Rev. Dustin B. Sullivan
LOOKING WITHIN: How does my witness help or hinder those who are
searching for the gift of salvation?
Lord, teach me how to see light in darkness so that your name can receive
glory and somebody in torment can be set free. In Jesus’ name I pray.
Amen.
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