The power of Praise

"But about midnight Paul and Silas prayed and sang praises to God and other people listen to their punishment. However, there was a great earthquake, so that the joints of the prison were shaken: and immediately all the doors and opened them all shackles terlepaslah "Acts 16:25-26In the course of his mission in the town of Philippi, Rome, the Apostle Paul and Silas thrown into prison by people who do not like them. Even before Paul and Silas is punishable by flogging. But this does not make them lose heart. They are not disappointed or discouraged by the situation that happened to them. It is precisely their faith strengthened through this situation. They knew that everything would happen according to God's will.Problems and trials may come, but as his people we must learn as Paul and Silas. In the happy or difficult circumstances, even in the worst circumstances, we should still be able to give thanks to God. "Ucaplah always grateful for everything in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ to God and our Father" Ephesians 5:20. Do not issue a complaint or murmuring in the presence of God.Paul and Silas prayed, and raising of praise to God. They sang with enthusiasm and a loud voice so that others who are in prison also heard it. Paul and Silas really understand that there is power in praise. "Though thou art the Holy One who dwells in the praises of Israel" Ps 22:4. They understand that when they raise the praise, the power of God came upon them. The power of God poured upon them and there was a great earthquake, which resulted in all the joints of the prison and the shackles off.At the time of trouble comes, Bring up praise to God. That way we allow His power working in our lives. The power of God will deliver us from all the "prison" that imprison us, or "chains" that bind us. Prison / shackles talking about a situation / condition that it prevents us to be able to move freely, or move forward. Let the power of God came down to free up our lives. He could open the way for any problems and our problems.Events experienced through Paul and Silas, they can win the jailer and his household. Surely this is not a coincidence. God allowed Paul and Silas in prison for a specific purpose, namely to win the souls of many more to the glory of God.Any problems we have always bring us to God's abundant blessings, if we get through it. Do not ever give up in times of trouble. Continued to view Jesus, and raise the praise to Him. Do not see the circumstances around that seems to be no way out. Boundless power of God, He can not be held to exist. What is not possible for humans, it all became possible in the presence of God. "For with God nothing is impossible" Luke 1:37

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