Today's Verse - Acts 16:30-33 (KJV)

Sirs, what must I do to be saved? And they said, Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and thou shalt be saved, and thy house. And they spake unto him the word of the Lord, and to all that were in his house. And he took them the same hour of the night, and washed their stripes; and was baptized, he and all his, straightway.

—Acts 16:30-33 (KJV)

Thoughts on Today's Verse...​

Faith in Jesus is the absolutely crucial response to God's grace and is such a life-transforming blessing. For the jailer, faith meant hearing the gospel of Jesus as Lord and responding by believing that message, being baptized immediately, demonstrating a life change, and sharing in fellowship with other believers (cf. Acts 2:42-47). Imagine going from being the jailer over men to washing their wounds in your own home! Think about being responsible for the painful incarceration of men, then have these men baptize you and your family that same night! Imagine locking in chains men who would later sit at your table sharing a meal! Isn't God incredible! Isn't his grace indescribable! No wonder we rejoice when those who are lost truly believe! Life is forever different.

My Prayer...​

Father, thank you for the surprises you have brought to me by your grace. Please bless me as I try to share your grace by presenting the Gospel of Jesus this week to those I love. In the name of the Lord Jesus I pray. Amen.

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[The Encourager]

Sirs, what must I do to be saved? And they said, Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and thou shalt be saved, and thy house. And they spake unto him the word of the Lord, and to all that were in his house. And he took them the same hour of the night, and washed their stripes; and was baptized, he and all his, straightway.

—Acts 16:30-33 (KJV)

Let’s Pray: God I ask in Jesus’ name, Save me O Lord. I confess with my mouth and believe in my heart that Jesus Christ is Your Son. God, I believe that You raised Jesus from the dead. God I'm so sorry for all the wrong I have done. Please forgive me. I repent for my sins (I turn from anything that is not pleasing to You). Jesus come live in my heart and be my Savior and Lord of my life. Make me the person God will be proud to call His child. Thank You God for saving me. Thank You for loving me. Amen.

I am a child of God. God Loves Me!

God I ask in Jesus' name that You will fill me with the gift of the Holy Spirit. Make every desire I have line up to the purpose You created me for. May I come to know You, Love You, and Obey Your Holy Word. Please help me. Teach me Your Word and release Your Godly wisdom upon me and in me that I will live my life pleasing unto You. Thank You Jesus for saving me. I am a child of God. God Loves Me!