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Paul Became A Blessing Even Though He Was Held As A Prisoner
Last night an angel of the God to whom I belong and whom I serve stood beside me and said, ‘Do not be afraid, Paul. You must stand trial before Caesar; and God has graciously given you the lives of all who sail with you.’ Acts 27:23-24, NIV Paul was held as a prisoner and sailed to Rome. He was in the middle of a situation that was not favorable and comfortable. But even though he went through some trials, he still managed to encourage the people around him. The ship where he was boarded encountered storms. People were already losing hope, but an angel of God reminded him of…
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Acts 28:8, NIV
His father was sick in bed, suffering from fever and dysentery. Paul went in to see him and, after prayer, placed his hands on him and healed him. Acts 28:8, NIV Paul was held as a prisoner and was going to Rome. While they were on the journey, they encountered unexpected storms and were brought to the island called Malta. The people there saw what happened to Paul when he was bitten by a snake, but he suffered no ill effect. Because of this, they thought that Paul was a god. They brought the sick people to him, and one of them was the father of the island’s chief official.…
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Acts 16: 25-26, NIV
About midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to God, and the other prisoners were listening to them. Suddenly there was such a violent earthquake that the foundations of the prison were shaken. At once all the prison doors flew open, and everyone’s chains came loose. Acts 16:25-26, NIV Paul and Silas were put into prison for sharing the word of God. But they did not take it as something that would break them in the end. Instead of questioning God, they chose to pray and sing hymns while they were in the prison cell. The other prisoners were also listening to them. They did not allow their…
