So Peter was kept in prison, but fervent prayer for him was persistently made to God by the church (assembly).

Acts 12:5 (AMP)

Peter was miraculously delivered by the Lord. It didn’t happen just because it was God’s will. It happened because people were praying fervently and persistently to God. Believing, fervent, persistent prayers change things. It was God’s will to have Peter freed from prison so he could spread the Gospel. But just because it’s God’s will doesn’t mean it will happen automatically. As Christians we can believe the impossibilities to be made possible. To make it happen, it will require fervent prayer by God’s people.

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Daily Bible Reading (Two reading plans are provided below. The “Entire Bible” plan will take you through the entire Bible this year. The “New Testament” plan will take you through just the New Testament this year.)

• Entire Bible: Book of Ruth; Psalm 102
• New Testament: Contemplation (Use today to catch up on previous chapters, or to read a favorite passage over again.)