Peter therefore was kept in prison: but prayer was made without ceasing of the church unto God for him
(Acts 12:5)
We read that James was beheaded by Herod and Peter was awaiting his execution in jail... BUT prayer was made. The chapter ends like this: "the word of God grew and multiplied" (24) it was at the point of prayer that this end was reached!
This prayer was without ceasing, it was made by the church- the body of Christ. If we the body of Christ do not pray for one another who will pray for us? This prayer was unto God- the one true and living God. And this prayer was made for Peter. If we the body of Christ pray like this we can be assured that such a prayer will be a turning point in the midst of our needs, wounds and losses.
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