A Table Set by Faith
My dear son,
I would love for the joy of believing in me to show in your hands. The jailer washed Paul and Silas's wounds, received baptism, and gladly set food before them. He turned the joy of faith into practical care for people nearby.
You, too, can share the love needed now without searching for a grand expression. Ordinary actions such as offering a meal or making room for someone can carry my love. There is no need to overlook their value.
If you enjoyed something this evening, let us be glad together. If someone can share that happiness, welcome them warmly. I want to see your faith in me bring greater tenderness into the way you live with people.
With all my love,
Your Father
Acts 16:33–34
WEB33He took them the same hour of the night and washed their stripes, and was immediately baptized, he and all his household.
34He brought them up into his house and set food before them, and rejoiced greatly with all his household, having believed in God.
A short reflection
The jailer washes Paul and Silas's wounds in the night, is baptized with his household, and welcomes them to a meal, rejoicing in his family's faith in God.
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