Victory in Your Darkest Hour

Would you like to start an earthquake? I don’t mean an earthquake that shakes the ground and causes the physical realm to tremble, but rather an earthquake that shakes the spiritual realm—demolishing any satanic strongholds that are hindering God’s blessings in your finances, health, or family.

This is the kind of earthquake Paul and Silas touched off in a Philippian jail in Acts 16:22-34. As they gave thanks and worshiped the Lord, “there was a great earthquake” that shook the prison and set the inmates free from their chains.

Even though Paul and Silas had been brutally beaten and mistreated, they prayed…gave thanks…and sang God’s praises. And the Lord responded with an earthquake that totally transformed their circumstances!

What a fantastic picture of the overwhelming VICTORY God will give you and me as we worship and obey Him today. He will unleash a tidal wave of blessings to reverse every negative situation!

And don’t miss this important fact in Acts 16:25…

Paul and Silas received their breakthrough “at midnight.”
God proved Himself faithful in their darkest hour!

Friend, this is such good news. No matter what kind of difficult situation you may be facing today, your miracle breakthrough may be closer than you think.

A Forgotten Key to Victory

Throughout the Bible, we see examples of God’s people using thanksgiving and praise as powerful keys to overcome the enemy. In the face of seemingly impossible circumstances, God stepped in to answer His people’s prayers and gave them victory when they gave Him praise.

Although it’s fairly easy to thank the Lord after we’ve already received the victory, these stories teach an entirely different lesson:

We must give God praise before we see the actual victory.

Just as God broke the chains of bondage in that jail in Philippi, He wants to break your chains today. As you draw near and worship Him with a thankful heart, you can pray to be released from…

• Poverty or debt
• Sickness or depression
• Loneliness or hopelessness
• Addiction or family strife
• And so much more!

I am blessed to receive many letters from Inspiration Partners who’ve been SET FREE from situations that had held them back from God’s best in their life. Some have found liberty from some kind of enemy stronghold. Others have miraculously received some kind of open door from the Lord—in a relationship, career, or ministry.

As Paul and Silas passionately worshiped the Lord,
“all the DOORS were opened” (v. 26).

Regardless of your situation, take a minute right now to thank the Lord. Thank Him for the victory you need…for the doors you need opened…for the answers to the prayers you’ve been praying. Thank Him for His faithfulness!

In 2 Chronicles 20, God’s people were facing an impossible situation. Three different armies were coming to destroy them, and they were greatly outnumbered. Defeat seemed certain.

But something incredible happened when they began to sing and praise the Lord. In the face of an overwhelming problem, and before they saw the victory they so desperately needed, they began to thank God for the victory. As a result, God stepped in and scattered their enemies!

Remember: Your praise to God is
a powerful weapon of warfare.

You may have waited for a long time, but your breakthrough can come “suddenly,” just as it did for Paul and Silas. Even when it seems like your “midnight” hour has come, God will turn around your circumstances when you give Him praise!

I also hear from many of our partners who are concerned about their lost loved ones. Yet Acts 16 says Paul and Silas started an earthquake that brought salvation not only to their jailer but to “ALL his family” (v. 33).

God wants your entire family to experience His salvation and victory!

Triggering the Transformation

Just as earthquakes and tsunamis are powerful physical occurrences, your praise and worship can set off potent spiritual shockwaves to transform your life. Have you ever noticed that those who maintain an “attitude of gratitude” tend to attract more blessings and favor, while those who grumble and complain attract even more distress?

Remember: Paul and Silas didn’t wait for their circumstances to change before they began to worship God. Their worship came first, and THEN the breakthrough came.

Paul later wrote to the Philippian church that instead of being anxious, they should make their requests known to God “with THANKSGIVING” (Philippians 4:6). And he told the Thessalonians: “In EVERYTHING give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you” (1 Thessalonians 5:18).

When you cultivate a heart of thanksgiving, you will increasingly see the Lord intervene in your circumstances and give you victory!

We’re Thankful for You

I want you to know how grateful we are to God for YOU, our faithful Inspiration partners. We’re deeply aware that none of the souls saved, bodies healed, families reunited, or financial breakthroughs experienced through Inspiration Ministries would have been possible without your partnership.

Just as Paul told his partners in Philippi, God will credit the amazing impact of this ministry to YOUR account in Heaven (Philippians 4:17). Thank you!

Your friend and partner to reach the lost,

David Cerullo