When heaven meets earth….foundations are shaken

Acts 16: 11-40

Suddenly there was such a violent earthquake that the foundations of the prison were shaken. At once all the prison doors flew open, and everyone’s chains came loose. Acts 16:26

What happens when God shakes our foundations?

• business woman from Thyatira• dealer in expensive purple cloth • worshipped God • “the Lord opened her heart”• baptised along with her household• opened her home to Paul and Silas• Visited by Paul and Silas after prison

LYDIA

• Predicted the future• Publicised who Paul and Silas were• Spirit cast out “in the name of Jesus”• Owners got angry at loss of income• Had Paul and Silas beaten and flogged• Thrown in prison

FORTUNE TELLING GIRL

• Paul and Silas sung praises to God in prison • Violent earthquake and foundations shook• Chains fell off and doors flew open• Jailer panicked and attempted suicide • Paul and Silas encouraged him not to • “What must I do to be saved?” • “Believe in the Lord Jesus!” • Spoke Gods word to him and his household• Jailer washed their wounds• Was baptised and his whole family

PHILIPPIAN JAILER

Old foundations shaken and new ones built

How does God shake foundations?

How does God shake foundations?

How does God shake foundations?

How does God shake foundations?

… all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose Rom 8:28

Who will we turn to when our foundations are shaken?