Expect Deliverance!

“Suddenly an angel of the Lord appeared and a light shone in the cell. He struck Peter on the side and woke him up. “Quick, get up!” he said, and the chains fell off Peter’s wrists.” – Acts 12:7 If you’ve spent any time in the Bible, you’re likely familiar with the bold and impulsive character of Peter. I find his authenticity refreshing—he speaks his mind and demonstrates unwavering courage in sharing the Gospel. Peter continually proclaimed the message of Jesus at the temple. His boldness, however, only intensified the determination of the “religious” leaders to silence him. Seizing the opportunity to win favor with the Jewish authorities, King Herod had Peter arrested during the Feast of Unleavened Bread. Because it was a religious holiday, Peter couldn’t be executed immediately. Instead, he was locked up and guarded by four squads of soldiers—sixteen men in total—with chains on both hands, making any