Watching Angels

 

Now I know without a doubt that the Lord

sent His angel and rescued me from Herod’s clutches…

Acts 12:11 

King Herod decided he had tolerated the new Christian sect long enough, and began to arrest the believers and their leaders, including Peter.  He was placed in prison, and Herod had four squads of soldiers guard him – a total of 16 men. 

The night before his trial, Peter was sleeping between two soldiers, who were chained to him on either side, and two sentries guarding the entrance to his cell.  An angel of the Lord entered Peter’s cell without disturbing the sentries, woke him up, and as he stood, the chains fell off his wrists.  The angel told Peter to wrap himself in his cloak and follow close behind.  They strolled by the guards, and when they reached the main gate, it silently opened for them.  They walked the length of that street, and suddenly the angel disappeared.

Peter went to the house where everyone was staying, letting them know that their prayers for his release had been answered, then he “left for another place.”  The next morning, the  unfortunate guards who were missing a prisoner were all summarily executed.   

Angels watchin over me, every move I make

Angels watching over me, every breath I take.

Angels watching over me.

 

Summer Reading – New Testament

Monday, July 5            Acts 10-12

Tuesday, July 6            Acts 13-15

Wednesday, July 7       Acts 16-18

Thursday, July 8           Acts 19-21

Friday, July 9                 Acts 22-24

Saturday, July 10           Acts 25-27

Sunday, July 11              Acts 28

Monday, July 12            Romans 1-3