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Why would the guard respond by wanting to kill himself?
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The guard knew that he would be tortured to death for his failure to keep the prisoners in their
cells, and so instead he decided to kill himself swiftly. But Paul, realizing what was about to
happen, Paul shouted that they were all still there.
After realizing that the prisoners had not escaped, why do you think the jailer rushed in and asked
Paul and Silas what he must do to be saved?
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The jailer’s entire household was saved and baptized that night. Isn’t that incredible? First
Lydia (and her household), then the slave girl, and now the jailer (and his family). Paul’s plans
were diverted, and yet God used every part of his difficulties to bring forth a new community of
believers. And as Paul writes this letter to the church in Philippi, though he is again imprisoned,
he writes to a church that is firmly rooted and thriving, living for what really matters. All because
Paul chose to follow God and thrive no matter the circumstances he faced.
Are you stuck in a situation that feels hopeless? Ask God to show you the hope of His restoration
in that circumstance.
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