Why worry over something that is beyond your control?
Written By Benjamin Dankaka
On the night that Peter that was rescued by the angel of the Lord, he was heavily guarded by armed men. Ordinarily, there was no way Peter could have escaped by his own effort. So he simply slept. Peter probably realized there was no need worrying over something that was beyond his control. As at that moment, Peter wasn’t thinking of freedom. He had resolved to make the best use of that moment by having a good sleep. So when the angel suddenly struck Peter on the side and woke him up, Peter was dazed. He thought it was a vision.
Peter followed the angel out of the prison, even though “he had no idea that what the angel was doing was really happening.” It was after he had regained his freedom that he realized that it was God who rescued him. As you hold on to God, you are going to get out of your troubles in the same way that Peter did. You may be feeling discouraged because you’ve exhausted all your strategies. Now that you drained, God will come to your rescue. When that time comes, act like Peter and follow the leading of the Holy Spirit.
Prayer: Dear Jesus, I am willing and ready to follow you. Amen.
REFERENCES/FURTHER STUDY: Acts 12:1-11
Unless otherwise stated all scripture quotations are from the Holy Bible, New International Version.