Acts 16: 25-34
At once all the prison doors flew open, and everyone's chains came loose. Acts 16:26
After being thrown into prison, Paul and Silas reacted by "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 ".
After seeing this awesome demonstration of power, the jailer believed in the God of Paul and Silas, and his whole family was baptized along with him. Through the avenue of praise, both physical and spiritual chains were broken that night.
We may not always experience a visibly dramatic rescue like Paul and Silas. But we know that God responds to the praises of His people. When He moves, chains fall apart.
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