Nothing is too difficult for the Lord

"Peter was therefore kept in prison, but constant prayer was offered to God for him by the church. 6And when Herod was about to bring him out, that night Peter was sleeping, bound with two chains between two soldiers; and the guards before the door were keeping the prison.  7Now behold, an angel of the Lord stood by him, and a light shone in the prison; and he struck Peter on the side and raised him up, saying, “Arise quickly!” And his chains fell off his hands".          Acts 12:5-7.  NKJV

Christianity was on the rise and Herod the king decided to harrass the church. He killed James, the brother of John with a sword and then, because of the pleasure it brought to the Jews, he decided to seize Peter. As the day was late, he had him firmly imprisoned with two chains and placed between two soldiers. There were also guards at the prison door. He appeared to be going nowhere, except to meet with Herod the next day.

Now look at this, Peter wasn't worried about what would happen, he was at peace and slept between the two soldiers. Suddenly, the Angel of the Lord stood by him and struck him on his side, waking him up. There was a great light in the prison and as Peter stood, up, his chains fell off. This is an amazing piece of scripture and a powerful example what God can do in a person's life. Notice also in verse 5, that the church was praying non-stop for Peter's delivery. He got what they asked for. Never underestimate the power of prayer. Peter felt he was in a vision. They negotiated the guards in the prison and those at the doorway and still, they were not seen. Also the light and the noise of the chains never alerted the guards. That is a Wow factor!

We must realise and accept the fact that Jesus can do anything He chooses to do. 14Is anything too hard for the Lord? Genesis 18:14 tells us and this is fact. When we are walking in God's will, doing what He has given us to do, He will either supply what we need to fulfil the exercise or, He will put people in our way that can help us to do it. Whatever, way, Jesus has it covered.

This doesn't mean there will never be problems ahead. Jesus had obstacles before Him but He overcame them all, even the cross at Calvary. Be victory-minded; with Jesus, you are able whatever happens, He will bring you through to success. Don't ever doubt or, you will be without.  Just walk on in the victory Jesus has given you

If you don't know Jesus or, have fallen away, why not say this prayer right now

Lord Jesus, I have sinned. I ask you to forgive me and be my Lord and Saviour. Please come into my heart, fill me with Your Spirit and give me a brand new start today. In Jesus' Name. Amen
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