"So Peter was kept in prison, but the church was earnestly praying to God for him. ...But Peter kept on knocking, and when they opened the door and saw him, they were astonished."
Acts 12:5, 16
These earnestly praying Christians are sometimes criticized by modern readers for not expecting an answer to their prayers. But could it be that God's answers are sometimes so astonishing that we could never have imagined that He would answer in the way He did? I'm sure they expected a more normal answer than the miraculous midnight rescue operation run by the angel of the Lord. God is amazing and those who make a habit of earnest prayer will at times be taken aback in awe by the mighty works of God even when they expected an answer. If I'm never astonished by the work of God then is God really at work around me?
Father, You are amazing. Your works are astonishing and often beyond expectation. Thank you for being active around me in response to prayer. May I always seek you with expectation and sometimes be astonished by the result.
I'm praying for you.
Pastor Mark
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Pastor Mark,
ReplyDeleteI'm reading a Book by Lee Strobel, a former Atheist. He interviewed quite a few scientist in the pursuit to prove evolution was correct in its assumption and the story of creation was false or a myth. This book has given so many scientific facts about creation that it has cause me to be more in AWE of our Creator. How can we not want to fall down and Worship a Creator such as our God. So, a say all of that to say, " Is anything to hard for the Lord." Love in Christ Francie