Take a moment to read the entire chapter of Acts 16 before reading the devotional below.
Today’s passage follows Paul on more of his missionary journeys. He and Silas travel to at least eight different areas to preach about the good news of Jesus. Paul is divinely led by a vision to go to Macedonia where they meet a prominent businesswoman who is saved, along with her whole family. Things were going well until Paul cast a demon out of a young, fortune-telling girl.
This girl is not just a fortune-teller — she is a slave, owned and trafficked by men who want to profit from her. Her freedom in that moment was about more than one demon. Her entire life got the chance for change. Paul and Silas are taken into custody and beaten severely. While in prison, they are singing praises and hymns to God and the prison doors bust open! Rather than fending for themselves, they protect the prison warden and becomes an instant leader. Ultimately, they are able to negotiate their release.
Paul and Silas weren’t on a spiritual high, and they weren’t on their missionary journey for themselves. They were called to spread the Gospel to the world. Paul’s own salvation experience, which we read about in Acts 9, was incredible for Paul’s life. But it was even more incredible for Jesus’ glory. He saved Paul in order to send his message around the world. If you are following Jesus, it’s more about him than it is about you. Not only do you not have to earn it, you’re not even the main character! Just like Paul and Silas, you are part of a move of God that is far bigger than you can imagine. Try to keep in step with what he’s up to today!
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