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Scripture: Acts 12:5, “Peter therefore was kept in prison: but prayer was made without ceasing of the church unto God for him.”
Need earthly intervention? Pray! Prayer releases God's divine intervention and power into your situation. This is what happened to Apostle Peter, when he was put into prison by King Herod. Prayer was the "key" to his release. Acts 12:5, 7 states, "(5) Peter therefore was kept in prison: but prayer was made without ceasing of the church unto God for him. (7) And, 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." (KJV)
Herod was trying to make a political statement to the Jews by executing Peter. But, the prayers of the saints changed the political direction of this death sentence to another chance at life for Peter. As a results, Acts 12:11-12 states, "(11) And when Peter was come to himself, he said, Now I know of a surety, that the Lord hath sent his angel, and hath delivered me out of the hand of Herod, and from all the expectation of the people of the Jews. (12) And when he had considered the thing, he came to the house of Mary the mother of John, whose surname was Mark; where many were gathered together praying." (KJV) Earthly prayer wins many spiritual battles. Through prayer, we can always depend on the Lord to intervene in earthly matters. It is never too late to pray.
Your life has a special purpose for God's kingdom. Walk in your calling! Allow the Holy Spirit to guide you to your destiny. Lifting up Jesus to a dying world that needs to hear…God loves them. Grace and peace be multiplied to you in the name of Jesus Christ!
Prayer: Heavenly Father, thank you for giving me the opportunity to petition you on behalf of others as well as myself. Thank you for caring and listening.
A servant of Jesus Christ,
Wanda Carr
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