Appealing to a higher power

So Peter was kept in prison, but the church was praying fervently to God for him. (Acts 12:5)

On the one hand, Peter was arrested and kept in prison by the power of Herod.

But the church appealed to a higher power.

I think that’s always worth remembering.

We often face powers stronger than we are. Powers that are antagonistic to us.

They may be demonic powers. They may be earthly powers.

But no matter what powers may confront us, we have the right as children of God to appeal to a higher power.

Let’s take advantage of that right, praying as fervently as the church did for Peter. And remember that however God may answer our prayers, he is faithful.

He was faithful to Peter, delivering him from Herod’s hand.

But he was also faithful to James. While Herod killed James’ body, he could not destroy James’ soul. (Matthew 10:28-31)

And in his faithfulness, God led James home.

The one who lives under the protection of the Most High
dwells in the shadow of the Almighty…

He will cover you with his feathers;
you will take refuge under his wings.

His faithfulness will be a protective shield. (Psalm 91:1, 4)