In
reading in Acts chapter 12 this week, Peter had been put into
prison and that prayer was made without ceasing of the
church unto God.
I 5Peter therefore was
kept in prison: but prayer was made without ceasing of
the church unto God for him. 6And when Herod would
have brought him forth, the same night Peter was sleeping
between two soldiers, bound with two chains: and the
keepers before the door kept the prison. 7And, behold, the
angel of the Lord came upon him, and a light shined in the
prison: and he smote Peter on the side, and raised him up,
saying, Arise up quickly. And his chains fell off from his
hands. 8And the angel said unto him, Gird thyself, and
bind on thy sandals. And so he did. And he saith unto him,
Cast thy garment about thee, and follow me.
Whenever
I read this portion of scripture I am amazed that Peter is
bound with two chains between two soldiers. James the
Brother of John had been killed with the sword. Here Peter
is sleeping. I am reminded of resting in the Lord no
matter what the situation looks like. The Angel of the Lord
woke Peter up. Just amazing. It makes no difference to
God about the problem large or small. He is able in His own
way to free us.