Scripture
That night Paul had a vision: A man from Macedonia in northern Greece was standing there, pleading with him, “Come over to Macedonia and help us!†Acts 16:9
Observation
The man in the vision from Macedonia was I think the man Paul met in the prison basement after the earthquake. Paul’s first convert in Europe was a woman, he was chased by a clairvoyant through the streets and he was beaten with rods. After the earthquake the vision was fulfilled.
It was quite a sight to see a prison warden on his knees begging a prisoner for help. Paul surely must have realized then that his prophecy was fulfilled.
Paul was the answer to the unspoken prayers of an unsaved man. Before the jailer was converted, his sighs were translated into prayers answered by God in Paul’s vision. Could it be that some of our steps are guided by the prayers of those who do not yet know the Lord?
Application
Paul was the answer to the prayer of an unsaved man; may my life be the answer to the unspoken desires of those searching for what they know not for. As I heard years ago, there are people without Christ waiting for me to say ‘yes’ to God.
Prayer
Father, make the the answer to someone’s prayer today. Amen.
Phil, there may be a Macedonian calling even now for you to come & help him.
May God direct your steps so you may reach out to him in his hour of need.
And, perchance, this Macedonian may be the key to his people, and thru him God can bring a mighty revival of His Spirit.
May He lead you today to some hungry heart.
Love, Dad