Be a Faithful Prayer Warrior

 N.T. #853 "Be a Faithful Prayer Warrior"

August 13, 2026 

Acts 12 

LET IT GLOW 

How faithful are you in praying for others? 

Good things were happening. People were getting saved, believing in Jesus as their Savior. But a turn for the worse happened. Herod Agrippa I was the grandson of Herod the great, the cruel Roman ruler of the area. He started persecuting the church. He killed James, the brother of John, with a sword. James was the first apostle to fall victim as a martyr for the faith. (Tradition says an officer guarding James confessed Christ as Savior and was beheaded with the apostle. You can see the cruelty of those in charge. 

Since those actions pleased the Jews, Peter was arrested and thrown into prison. Since it was Easter time, they waited for his trial. 

How difficult it was to have lived in those times and be a believer in Jesus.

LET IT GROW 

Prayer was made without ceasing of the church unto God for him (Peter)

Herod would have brought Peter to trial and execution, but something extraordinary happened while he slept between 2 soldiers, in chains and a guard standing outside the door. 

Prayer was answered, but those who prayed for Peter had a hard time accepting thier prayers were answered. We will continue the story tomorrow. 

LET IT GO

Help us trust You to answer our prayers as You see fit, Lord Jesus.

Thank You for Your everlasting love for us.