Act 12:10 When they were past the first and the second guard posts, they came to the iron gate that leads to the city, which opened to them of its own accord; and they went out and went down one street, and immediately the angel departed from him . Act 12:11 And when Peter had come to himself, he said, “Now I know for certain that the Lord has sent His angel, and has delivered me from the hand of Herod and from all the expectation of the Jewish people .”
After the killing of James, Herod also seized Peter with the intention to execute him in order to please the Jews. But the Church earnestly prayed for Peter( verse 5). To be sure that Peter did not escape, Herod ordered that Peter be guarded by four squads of four soldiers each . The night before he was brought before the trial, Peter was sleeping between two soldiers, bound with two chains and sentries stood guard at the entrance.
And suddenly, an Angel of the Lord woke him up, there was a great light and his chains fell of . He instructed him to put on his clothes , sandals, wrap his cloak around and follow him. Peter thought he was seeing a vision. They passed the first and the second guards and finally came to the iron gate leading to the city which opened for them by it’s self. It was after they had walked the length of one street when the Angel left him when Peter realised it was not a dream but the reality.
It’s true there could be both internal and external forces that may be scheming for your downfall. Do not worry about other people’s mischief . At the appointed time , God will miraculously intervene and bring deliverance. God often waits for such a moment before he acts. Like with Peter, God will surprise you with ” pinch me , I must be dreaming ” moments . He will frustrate the schemes of your detractors!
Further readings:
Job 42:10
Psa 126:1
Ear 1:1-4
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