This passage opens with King Herod launching a campaign of persecution against the early church. He has James, the brother of John, put to death with the sword. When he realizes this pleases the people, he goes after Peter next — one of the most visible leaders of the Christian movement.
Herod’s actions reveal the perilous arrogance of world leaders and their power—a power that maintains its grip through fear and violence. Yet, even in the midst of such oppression,
The Scripture says:
“Peter was kept in prison, but the church was earnestly praying to God for him.”
And that’s my first reflection point today:
There is something deeply sacred and powerful about a praying community. The early church understood that while Peter was bound in chains, their prayers of intercession reached the throne of grace and as they prayed they trusted that God was able to free him from imprisonment.
I’m reminded of those in our lives who have prayed for us when we were in need. Maybe it was your mother, your grandmother, a friend, or someone in the church who interceded for you when you couldn’t pray for yourself and trusted God to be with you.
I know my mother prayed for me. My grandmother prayed for me. My wife prayed for me. The preacher prayed for me. The deacons and the church prayed for me.
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