Daily Devotions

In Acts 16:22-26, Paul and Silas were in jail for preaching the gospel, but instead of complaining about their situation we read, “And at midnight Paul and Silas prayed, and sang praises unto God: and the prisoners heard them. And suddenly there was a great earthquake, so that the foundations of the prison wee shaken: and immediately all the doors were opened, and everyone’s bands were loosed.”
The psalmist proclaimed in Psalm 108:1, “O God, my heart is fixed; I will sing and give praise, even with my glory.” The phrase, “my glory” simply means “my tongue.”
Paul and Silas were singing and praising God with their tongue.
Today, regardless of what is happening or where you find yourself, focus on God, who is your Help and Defender. There is nothing more freeing than praising Him and expressing your trust in His power, wisdom, and love.
Consider Paul and Silas, who were unjustly arrested, beaten, and incarcerated in a Philippian jail (Acts 16:16-34). Instead of dwelling on their pain, they focused on the Lord and sang praises to His holy name. And because of their unfailing trust in Him, God released them from prison and many trusted Jesus as their Savior.
There is power in praise, my friend. When you exalt the Father, you recognize His love, respect His sovereignty, and prepare the way for His provision.
So today, even if circumstances seem insurmountable, make the choice to rejoice in the Lord. Cry out to the One who is capable of turning your sorrow into joy. And praise Him – not only for what He is planning for your future, but also for what you can learn from your present situation.
May our prayer be: “Lord, You are God! You are worthy of all honor, glory, power, and praise. Thank You for Your love, amen.”