Prayer Changes Things

 Ex 39-40; Psalms 15; Acts 12

“So Peter was kept in prison, but the church was earnestly praying to God for him…he went to the home of Mary the mother of John, also called Mark, where many people had gathered and were praying.”

Acts 12:5, 12

In response to the arrest of Peter, and Herod’s intent to publicly execute him, the Church in Jerusalem gathered at Mary’s home to pray. The Church didn’t write appeal letters nor lobby government leaders; they appealed to the highest authority, the Lord God. When they brought the financial gift from the Antioch Church to Jerusalem, Paul and Barnabus probably stayed at Mary’s home. The crisis prayer meeting in Jerusalem led to a missionary call for John Mark which changed the course of his life.

What the enemy means for evil, God can use for good if we are willing to humble ourselves and cry out to the Lord.

In what areas of our life is the Lord inviting us to call out to him, “‘It’s not by might nor by power, but by my Spirit,’ says the Lord Almighty” (Zechariah 4:6)?

“Lord God Almighty, thank you for your deliverance, provision, empowerment, and direction as I call out to you.”