God's Glory Church

“So, Peter was guarded in prison, and the Church zealously prayed to God for him.” — Acts 12:5

“You will be in my thoughts and prayers.” If you heard these words, you probably wondered about the sincerity of this person. However, you would never doubt it if Edna Davis told you these words. In the small town, everyone knew about “Miss Edna’s” yellow notebook, in which every line on every page was filled with different names. Every morning, an elderly woman prayed aloud to God for everyone who was written in her notebook. Not everyone on her list received the answers to their prayers that they would have liked, but some of these people testified at her funeral that they felt God’s work in their lives and attributed it to Miss Edna’s sincere prayers.

During Peter’s imprisonment, God showed the power of prayer. After the apostle was captured by Herod’s soldiers and thrown into prison (Acts 12:4), Peter’s future seemed bleak. However, “the Church earnestly prayed to God for him” (v. 5). Apostle Peter was in the thoughts and prayers of believers. And God performed a real miracle! An angel appeared to Peter in prison, freed him from his chains and led him safely through the prison gates (vv. 7-10).

Yes, people can talk about someone being in “their thoughts and prayers,” but not literally. However, our Father knows our thoughts, hears our prayers and acts for us according to His perfect will.

When was the last time you heard someone remember you and pray for you? Who can you pray for today?

Lord Jesus, thank you that I can bring my every concern to You and that You will listen to me. Amen.

Author: John Blaze