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A reason to rejoice

“Sirs, what must I do to be saved?”

They said, “Believe in the Lord Jesus, and you will be saved—you and your household.” (Acts 16:30-31)

The episode in Philippi was very interesting to me.

It starts with a demon mocking Paul and Silas, sarcastically telling the people around them: “These men are preaching a way of salvation.”

But the story ends with the jailer asking, “What must I do to be saved?”

In short, Satan can’t stop God’s work, no matter how hard he tries.

Jesus is Lord of all, even over the demons. Our God has the power to break chains and set the prisoners free. He did it for the girl. He did it for the jailer.

No wonder Paul and Silas were worshiping even while in jail.

This good news makes me want to worship too.

Jesus, you are Lord of all, the one that breaks chains and sets the prisoners free. Help me to always remember that, ever worshiping you and proclaiming your good news to everyone I meet.

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Acts Devotionals

That chains may be broken

Post author By Bruce
Post date June 2, 2025
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Suddenly there was such a violent earthquake that the foundations of the jail were shaken, and immediately all the doors were opened, and everyone’s chains came loose. (Acts 16:26)

As I read those words, I thought about all the people in my life that need to have their chains broken, who need to be set free.

One is bound by chains of hurt, anger, and bitterness.

Another is bound by chains of anxiety and confusion.

Others I know are bound by low self-worth, of not feeling “good enough.”

Others are bound by their own sin.

Satan has wrapped his chains around so many around me, including chains I’m unaware of.

God was reminding me today, “I want break those chains.”

Just as he broke Lydia’s chains. The demon-possessed girl’s chains. The prisoners’ chains. The jailer’s chains.

And so I’m praying for the people in my life whom Satan has enchained. And I’m praying that God shows me how to be that intersection point between heaven and earth for them.

Are there chains that need to be broken in the lives of people you know? Are there chains that need to be broken in your own life?

The Spirit of the Lord God is on me…

He has sent me to heal the brokenhearted,
to proclaim liberty to the captives
and freedom to the prisoners… (Isaiah 61:1)