The Price of One Soul

Sharon Snow reflects on Acts 16:30 and the story of the Philippian jailer to show that every sacrifice in following Christ is worth it for the sake of one soul. Tracing Paul’s journey from persecutor to apostle, she recounts the cost he paid—loss of profession, beatings, broken relationships, and imprisonment—culminating in the salvation of the jailer and his household. Using personal testimonies and examples from church life, she illustrates how God orchestrates events, even costly or seemingly unsuccessful ones, to fulfill His purposes. The message challenges believers to see every season, hardship, and act of obedience as preparation for future assignments, to trust God’s orchestration, and to commit to obedience in both small and large things so they are ready when the moment comes to reach the one.