Acts 16:25-30

About midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to God, and the rest of the prisoners were listening to them.  Suddenly a great earthquake occurred, so that the foundations of the prison were shaken. Immediately all the doors flew open, and the bonds of all the prisoners came loose.  When the jailer woke up and saw the doors of the prison standing open, he drew his sword and was about to kill himself, because he assumed the prisoners had escaped.  But Paul called out loudly, “Do not harm yourself, for we are all here!”  Calling for lights, the jailer rushed in and fell down trembling at the feet of Paul and Silas.  Then he brought them outside and asked, “Sirs, what must I do to be saved?”

An earthquake crumbles the prison, and the jailer rushes to take his own life. We gain insight into what was on the line for this man as he loses control of this prison situation. God uses this event to reach the man and bring him to his knees before Paul, who we find prepared and ready to deliver the gospel...saving not only the man, but his household as well. As we live for Christ, we must strive to be prepared to share the truth of the gospel. God will surely continue to reveal Himself, providing a platform for His great mercy.