“But about midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns of praise to God …and suddenly there came a great earthquake, so that the foundations of the prison house were shaken; and immediately all the doors were opened and everyone’s chains were unfastened.” (Acts 16:15-26, NASB)
“God has a simplicity about Him in working out His plans, and yet He possesses a resourcefulness equal to any difficulty. His faithfulness to His trusting children is unwavering, and He is steadfast to holding to His purposes …
Difficulty is actually the atmosphere. surrounding a miracle, or a miracle in its initial stage. Yet if it is to be a great miracle, the surrounding condition will be not simply a difficulty but an utter impossibility. And it is the clinging hand of His child that makes a desperate situation a delight to God.”
(from Streams in the Desert by L. B. Cowman, October 14, page 388)
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What a change in perspective that would be, if we looked at difficulties as an opportunity to see God work.
Indeed, and sometimes it is that change that makes all the difference.
Great example of how God works in the hearts of others that we are unaware. Paul held steadfast to his faith, and as he worked on teaching to the others, God solved his prison problem. Happy Sunday.