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What Must I Do?
Paul and Silas had been arrested for preaching that Jesus Christ
had risen from the dead and that eternal life was possible through Him.
Following their arraignment they were beaten mercilessly, then locked in
stocks in a cold, dark, damp, moldy prison. What they did next caught
the attention of their fellow prisoners and the jailer alike–they sang
hymns of praise and gratitude to God! It's possible to have a such
depth of relationship and friendship with God that even in the midst of
extreme adversity and suffering your confidence in Him can remain unshaken
and your spirit rejoicing.
While they were singing, a strong earthquake struck, severely damaging
the prison. Every jail cell sprung open setting the inmates free.
Roman law held all prison wardens responsible for the security of their
prisoners, and mandated death for any prison keeper should even one of
his prisoners escape regardless of the circumstances. So, feeling
utterly hopeless and terrified, the warden decided to commit suicide.
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