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It’s Time to Praise Him!
Think it Not Strange
We can face problems being out of the will of God
We can face problems being in the will of God
Praise Him in the Problem
Paul and Silas had a problem in Philippi.
They were in the will of God
They cast a demon out of a young woman who was a fortune-teller
This stirred up the businessmen and the politicians against Paul and Silas.
Paul and Silas were arrested and beaten with rods.
Paul and Silas praised the Lord in the problem.
Praise Him in the Prison
The Roman guard was under special charge to keep them at the cost of his own life.
Paul and Silas were put in the maximum-security part of the prison.
Their feet were put in stocks.
They praised the Lord in their prison cell at midnight.
Praise Him in the Pain
Paul and Silas had been beaten with rods with many stripes.
Their feet were in pain in the stocks.
Paul and Silas chose to praise the Lord in their pain.
Praise Him for His Presence
Paul and Silas knew they were not alone.
They knew Jesus was with them.
They took comfort in the presence of God among them and praised Him.
Praise Him for His Promise
Praise Him for His Provision
Praise Him for His Providence
PROVIDENCE: “God’s activity throughout history in providing for the needs of human beings, especially those who believe in him.”
[Elwell, W. A., & Comfort, P. W. (2001).
In Tyndale Bible dictionary (p.
1092).
Tyndale House Publishers.]
What was the result of Paul and Silas praying and praising in the problem, prison, and pain?
The prisoners heard the prayers and praises of the Lord.
A great earthquake took place and opened the prison doors and loosed everyone’s chains.
The prison guard fell before Paul and Silas and asked, “Sirs, what must I do to be saved?”
The Roman guard and his entire household believed upon the Lord Jesus Christ and were baptized.
Response to the Word
Praise Him in the PROBLEM!
Praise Him in the PRISON!
Praise Him in the PAIN!
Praise Him for His PRESENCE!
Praise Him for His PROMISE!
Praise Him for His PROVISION!
Praise Him for His PROVIDENCE!
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