Read Acts 12:1-16
This week we will look at the life of Peter and explore how he found God’s grace sufficient in some unfamiliar settings. I think this will be a help for us in times when we come out of our “comfort zone” to serve the Lord.
Our Scripture text states Peter was in prison. Prayers were going up on his behalf. It is no surprise that an angel appeared and helped him escape from prison. At first he wasn’t sure what had actually happened. However, he made haste to go to the home of John Mark. There was a prayer meeting in progress. Peter knocked on the door and a maiden named Rhoda came to the door. She recognized Peter’s voice, but in her joy she closed the door and ran back to the others with her news.
The others thought Rhoda had lost her mind when she tried to convince them of what she had seen. Those who had been earnestly praying for Peter’s release were astonished that God had answered their prayer. Aren’t we sometimes surprised when God answers our prayers right away?
We may not find ourselves in prison like Peter did, but thank God wherever we are, God is there to administer grace and help in time of need.
Sue Winchester
Missouri
PRAY TOGETHER: Pray for E-TEAMs ministering around the world this week.
