The Roman Empire was once a great institution. It was a republic where you get the idea of a senate, governors and other elements of government that is followed in one way or another by many countries. A highly respected form of government. But based on the record of their process with Paul in this chapter, it is highly corrupted and imperfect due to the influence that a small few could have on the government. But in the midst of all this the gospel moved in a manner that would not have been possible in any other time.
And he brought them out and said, “Sirs, what must I do to be saved?” So they said, “Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and you will be saved, you and your household.”
Who would have thought that the jailer, who was given the illegal task of confining Paul and Silas, would miraculously believe in the gospel message. Paul and Silas continued on their way as they went through the first cities of Europe. Man could not have planned this. Only God could. A new area of the world was opened up for the gospel in the process. Besides, Northern Africa and South Asia. The good news, with the power of the Holy Spirit, was spreading rapidly as the same experience of preaching the Kingdom and demonstrating it happened. Miracles where people are delivered from demons was happening. No weapon of war was used to bring the message. It was the gospel of love, peace and joy.
Father, I pray that the intensity of the early church movement will accelerate in these days through the power of the Holy Spirit.
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