Praise Him Any How Part 2

Paul and Silas faced opposition while spreading the gospel in Philippi. Despite their difficult situation, they chose to pray and sing praises to God. Their worship was heard by others, and God responded with an earthquake that freed them from prison. The message encourages listeners to pray, worship, and trust God, as He can bring about change and deliverance. The power of praise and worship can transform lives and bring blessings to others. The episode ends with an invitation for prayer and listening to listeners' thoughts. Paul and Silas were in the city of Philippi teaching, preaching, and encouraging the people of God. And we know the story how a great multitude rose up against them. But even in the midst of being dehumanized and disrespected for sharing the gospel, Paul and Silas at midnight, which was the darkest hour, prayed and sang praises to God. They chose, they chose to pray, to tell the Lord all about it, and to focus their eyes, their hearts, their thoughts on Him, and to bring to God their sacrifice of praise. They honored God, and they blessed His name, and they gave Him the glory in spite of their present situation. I wonder how we would have handled that. If we had cursed God or complained and grumbled and asked God how come He didn't fight our battle at that time. But you know what? The Bible says that when Paul and Silas prayed and worshiped and sang their songs to God, the other prisoners heard them. The Bible doesn't go into detail, but maybe some of them welcomed what they heard. It brought comfort or peace. Others could have been annoyed or even upset. But God heard and acknowledged Paul and Silas' prayers, and He accepted their offering, their sacrifice of praise and worship. The scripture went on to say that suddenly there was a great earthquake, so that the foundations of the prison were shaken, and immediately all the doors were opened, everyone's bands loosened. With God, all things are possible. So I encourage you, my brother, I encourage you, my sister, to keep praying and keep believing. Worship Him. Praise Him with all that you have until change happens. Release your burdens to the Lord. Release those things that weigh you down. Release your brokenness. Release your anxiety and your fears. Don't you know, you trust God and know He will work it out on your behalf. God will step into your praise, your worship. The Bible says that He inhabits the praises of His people and demonstrates His power through it. I promise you, God will show up. He will dispatch angels to minister to you, and God will unlock prison doors in your heart and mind and set you free. The power of God will sever strongholds in your life, expose and push the darkness back. Satan and demonic forces, they tremble and are defeated in the name of Jesus. There is wonder-working power in the sacrifice of our praise and worship. It will change the atmosphere, radiate light, release a sweet aroma, transform hearts and minds. It will usher in the joy and the peace of the Lord. When we lift Him up, we are strengthened, encouraged, and enabled to live a lifestyle that exemplifies the love and grace of God in our heart, soul, and mind. And you know what? Just like the prisoners were blessed when they heard Paul and Silas, others will be blessed when we lift Him up, when we bless His name. Families will be blessed, others will be blessed, those around us will be blessed. Wells of living water will flow from our inner man that will touch the life and hearts of others. So let your light shine brightly in the darkness. We share that on another podcast. The love of God will radiate from the inside out. Others will know you belong to the Lord. John 12 and 32 says, If I be lifted up by your words, actions, lifestyle, your light, the fruit of your lips and sacrifice of your praise and worship, I will draw all men unto me. I will draw your loved ones, your children, your neighbors, your friends, people you don't know will come unto me because of your lifestyle of worship and praise. Hi, this is Robin, your host from New Generation Christian Family Matters. I hope you enjoyed this episode of Part 2, Praise Him Anyhow. If you need prayer, please call us. If you have something to say, we will listen.