IT WILL SURELY COME TO PASS
- Grace Daily Devotional
- May 20
- 2 min read
5/20/2026
“Around midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to God, and the other prisoners were listening. Suddenly, there was a massive earthquake, and the prison was shaken to its foundations. All the doors immediately flew open, and the chains of every prisoner fell off!” — Acts 16:25–26
Contrary situations are not always signs that God has abandoned you. Many times, they are indicators that something extraordinary is about to happen. Therefore, no matter what comes against you, remain steadfast in the Word and refuse to be shaken.
The Apostle Paul said in 1 Corinthians 15:58:
“Stand firm. Let nothing move you…”
There may be pressure all around you, but do not allow temporary challenges to change your confidence in God. The opposition you face cannot overpower the presence of God at work in your life.
When things do not happen the way we expect, the temptation is to complain, become discouraged, or question God. But that is exactly what the enemy wants—to move you away from faith and into frustration. Instead, you must hold your ground and continue trusting God even in the middle of uncertainty.
Paul and Silas are powerful examples of this truth. They were beaten, chained, and thrown into prison for preaching the gospel. From a natural perspective, it seemed unfair. After all, they were doing the will of God. Yet instead of becoming bitter or questioning God, they chose to pray and worship.
At midnight, while still sitting in prison, they lifted their voices in praise. They maintained a solid front. Their situation did not change their conviction that God was still with them and still faithful.
Then suddenly, God moved. The prison shook, the doors opened, and every chain fell off.
There is power in refusing to surrender to fear and discouragement. When you continue praising God in difficult seasons, you declare that your faith is stronger than your circumstances.
So keep standing. Keep believing. Keep speaking the Word. Put praise on your lips and worship in your heart. What God has promised you will surely come to pass.
God bless you!
Faith-Filled Confession:
I remain steadfast and unmovable in the Word of God. No opposition or challenge can shake my faith because the Lord is with me. I will praise Him in every season and trust Him through every trial. Victory belongs to me through Christ Jesus, and every chain is broken by His power. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

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