Acts 12:9 Peter followed him out of the prison, but he had no idea that what the angel was doing was really happening; he thought he was seeing a vision.
Peter thought he was dreaming. He didn’t worry about how the chains came off, how he would slip away without the guards waking, how the iron gate to the city would open. He trusted it would unfold as it must in his dream. And everything turned out fine.
Acts 12:10 They passed the first and second guards and came to the iron gate leading to the city. It opened for them by itself, and they went through it. When they had walked the length of one street, suddenly the angel left him.
How often do I worry and fret about what might happen, what could happen, how in the world is this impossible thing going to happen? Much more often than I’d be willing to admit. But I also know that I am a deeply loved child of God, that He cares for me, loves me fiercely, wants the best for me. No amount of worry or stress about potential outcomes can override His love.
Acts 12:11 Then Peter came to himself and said, “Now I know without a doubt that the Lord has sent his angel and rescued me from Herod’s clutches and from everything the Jewish people were hoping would happen.”
Lord, Forgive me for my doubts and fears. As Your beloved child, I have a claim to Your peace which surpasses all understanding. Help me to boldly claim that peace always. Amen.
Acts 12:12 When this had dawned on him, he went to the house of Mary the mother of John, also called Mark, where many people had gathered and were praying.
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