“The night before Peter was to be placed on trial, he was asleep, fastened with two chains between two soldiers. Others stood guard at the prison gate. Suddenly, there was a bright light in the cell, and an angel of the Lord stood before Peter. The angel struck him on the side to awaken him and said, “Quick! Get up!” And the chains fell off his wrists.” (Acts 12:6-7 NLT)
James the Apostle had just been executed. Peter was imprisoned. Things looked dark and hopeless for the followers of Christ; yet, they prayed fervently. Suddenly, there was a bright light, followed by a messenger of God. Even though the directions made no sense, Peter obeyed. The angel led him out of the prison walls.
Are you or a loved one trapped behind bars of bitterness, despair, depression, grief, desperation, resentment, unforgiveness, insecurity, anxiety, or hopelessness? Are you filled with fear when you hear of others in similar situations being destroyed?
Especially when things look bleak, pray fervently. Wait for the light of God to shine through the darkness. Stay attentive. God’s instructions may come in the form of an unlikely stranger, a close friend, or a sudden revelation. Even if it makes no sense, follow Divine leadings. Prayer, attentiveness, trust, and obedience enable us to break through the limitations that imprison us.
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