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Wednesday, March 25, 2015

March 25, 2015

Even if you believe in the potential of prayer, this is a story that will expand your horizons.

The setting is a prison cell. The prisoner is the apostle Peter, and the outcome of the trial scheduled for the next day likely will be a death sentence. But, “prayer for him was being made fervently by the church to God.” (Acts 8.5) What happens next sounds like something the special effects department for a movie production company would come up with:

“On the very night when Herod was about to bring him forward, Peter was sleeping between two soldiers, bound with two chains, and guards in front of the door were watching over the prison. And behold, an angel of the Lord suddenly appeared and a light shone in the cell; and he struck Peter’s side and woke him up, saying, ‘Get up quickly.' And his chains fell off his hands. And the angel said to him, ‘Gird yourself and put on your sandals.’ And he did so. And he said to him, ‘Wrap your cloak around you and follow me.’ And he went out and continued to follow, and he did not know t hat what was being done by the angel was real, but thought he was seeing a vision. When they had passed the first and second guard, they came to the iron gate that leads into the city, which opened for them by itself; and they went out and went along one street, and immediately the angel departed from him.” (Acts 12.6-10)

The fascinating story continues with Peter showing up at the house of the prayer meeting, and astonishing those gathered inside; perhaps giving us a glimpse of doubt by those fervently praying.

The point of it all is that, if this is a precedent and pattern for prayer potential, amazing possibilities are at our disposal. And, making sure to not overlook a key point here, this prayer potential is largely to be realized through group prayer. This amazing answer was given to the church gathered and united in prayer.

What might happen if believers gathered together in united, concerted prayer? A glimpse of the possibilities is given in this, and other accounts, in the Book of Acts. May this exciting story provide incentive for God’s people to do as the early church did.

Steve

©Steve Taylor, 2015
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