Our Prayers Were Answered

Scripture: 11 Peter finally realized all that had really happened. Peter: “Amazing! The Lord has sent His messenger to rescue me from Herod and the public spectacle of my execution which the Jews fully expected.” 12 Peter immediately rushed over to the home of a woman named Mary. (Mary’s son, John Mark, would eventually become an important associate of the apostles .) A large group had gathered there to pray for Peter and his safety . 13 He knocked at the outer gate; and a maid, Rhoda, answered. 14 She recognized Peter’s voice, but she was so overcome with excitement that she left him standing on the street and ran inside to tell everyone. Rhoda: “Our prayers were answered! Peter is at the front gate!” Praying Believers: 15 “Rhoda, you’re crazy!” Rhoda: “No! Peter’s out there! I’m sure of it!” Praying Believers: “Well, maybe it’s his guardian angel or something.” (Acts 12:11-15 The Voice) This is truly an amazing story of God’s intervention and answer to prayer! How do I/we react to answered prayer? In this story there was excitement on the part of Rhoda, but she left Peter standing outside. Then there was the unbelief on the part of the praying believers. I believe that sometimes we just forget that we prayed, and when God answers in His time, we are not aware that a prayer has been answered. Father, I do want to remember the prayers I pray and be aware of your answers. You are so very faithful, and I do thank You for hearing and for answering! AMEN I continue to be overwhelmed, Lord, by all that You have done and do for me and my family. I will praise Your mighty deeds. Psalm 71
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