4th January 2026

Eternal Life's Path

Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ,

and you will be saved.

Acts 16:31

Today's Bible Reading: Acts 16:25-31.

The passage, before us, tells us the story of how Paul and Silas were imprisoned in Philippi for preaching the Gospel. Despite their difficult circumstances, they chose to pray and sing hymns to God in the middle of the night. As they worshipped, an earthquake shook the prison, freeing all the prisoners from their chains.

The jailer, thinking that all his prisoners had escaped, was about to take his own life. But Paul called out to him, assuring him that everyone was still there (v 28). The jailer was amazed by this, and fell trembling before Paul and Silas. He asked them, "Sirs, what must I do to be saved?" (v 30).

This question is one that we all need to ask ourselves. How can we be saved? The answer, as Paul and Silas told the jailer, is to believe on the Lord Jesus Christ. Salvation is found in Him alone.

But what does it mean to believe on the Lord Jesus Christ? It means to put your whole trust and faith in Him as your Lord and Saviour. It means to acknowledge that you are sinner in need of a Saviour, and to accept the gift of salvation that Jesus offers you through His death on the cross, and His resurrection from the tomb.

Like the jailer, we too can be saved by believing on Jesus. We, too, can experience the freedom and joy that comes from knowing Him. Put your faith in Him today, and trust Him to lead you on the path of eternal life.

Prayer: Father, thank You for the example of Paul and Silas, who worshipped You in hardship. Help me trust You daily and live in the freedom and joy that come from knowing Christ as my Lord and Saviour. In His name, Amen.