Thoughts & Prayers
Peter was therefore kept in prison,
but constant prayer was offered to God for him by the church.
Acts 12:5
Today's Bible Reading: Acts 12:4–11.
“You will be in my thoughts and prayers.” If you hear those words, you might wonder if the person really means it.
God demonstrated the power of prayer in Peter’s prison experience. After the apostle was seized by Herod’s men, thrown into prison and then “guarded by four squads of four soldiers each” (Acts 12:4), his prospects looked bleak. But “the church was earnestly praying to God for him” (v 5). They had Peter in their thoughts and prayers. What God did is simply miraculous! An angel appeared to Peter in prison, released him from his chains and led him to safety beyond the prison gates (v 7–10).
It is possible some may use “thoughts and prayers” without really meaning it. But our Father knows our thoughts, listens to our prayers and acts on our behalf according to His perfect will. To be prayed for and to pray for others is no small thing when we serve the great and powerful God. In Luke 18:27, the Bible says: "The things which are impossible with men are possible with God."
Prayer
Miracle Working God, thank You that I can bring every care to You in prayer and that You listen. In Jesus name. Amen.
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