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Acts 16:34, NIV
The jailer brought them into His house and set a meal before them; he was filled with joy because he had come to believe in God – he and his whole household. Acts 16:34, NIV From feeling fearful to being filled with joy, this is what the jailer experienced when He met Jesus. He attempted to kill himself because he thought that the prisoners escaped, but God did something amazing in his life. God’s disciples were there and tried to stop him. Paul and Silas shared with him who Jesus is, and then He believed. The jailer brought the disciples to his house, and his whole household came to believe…
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Acts 16:31, NIV
They replied, “Believe in the Lord Jesus, and you will be saved – you and your household.” Acts 16:31, NIV This is what Paul and Silas answered when the jailer asked them how can he be saved? He just needs to believe in the Lord Jesus. It means that He needs to activate His faith. It’s not about his own efforts and strengths. It’s not about his good deeds and the sacrifices that he made. It’s not even about following the law that Moses wrote. Salvation comes to those who choose to keep their faith. So if you find it hard to overcome the season that you are in. If…
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Acts 16: 29-30, NIV
The jailer called for lights, rushed in and fell trembling before Paul and Silas. He then brought them out and asked, “Sirs, what must I do to be saved?” Acts 16: 29-30, NIV The jailer was able to ask this very important question to Paul and Silas because He witnessed a miracle that pushed Him to believe. Paul and Silas were brought into prison because of sharing God’s word. While there were staying there, they chose to worship and glorify God’s name. And then, an earthquake happened and opened the doors of the prison cell. The jailer woke up, and when he saw what had happened, he drew a sword…