Today’s memory verse is from Acts, chapter 12 verse five
The church kept on praying to God for him
Acts 12:5
The message for today’s story is in God’s family, we pray for one another.
Have you ever known someone who was in trouble? How could you help them? Peter’s friends prayed and prayed and prayed for him. And then something amazing happened. Wicked King Herod wrapped his hands together and made plans. He would get rid of the people who believed in Jesus, and the next person on the list was that preacher Peter. Guards! King Herod shouted, Guards! Peter went quietly with the soldiers who came to arrest him. When they arrived at the present, Peter was chained to two soldiers, one on each side of him. The chains pinched Peters arms, but Peter didn’t complain.
He sat down on the cold stone floor and leaned against the wall. He closed his eyes and went to sleep. The news about Peters arrest spread quickly through the city. Many of the believers went to John & Marks mother’s house, they often went there to pray together. So it seemed like the right place to pray for Peter. The believers prayed and prayed. They prayed very late into the night.
Back in the prison, a bright light shone in Peter’s cell. An angel tapped Peter on the shoulder. Quick, get up, the angel said and the chains fell off Peters wrist. Put on your sandals, Put on your coat and follow me. Peter did as he was told, he felt as if he was dreaming. Peter and the angel passed between two groups of soldiers and came to the iron gate that led to the street. The gate open by itself, and Peter and the angel walked out of the prison together. Then the angel disappeared.
Peter closed his eyes and open them again. and he closed them one more time and open them again. He was really on the street. It’s true, he whispered to himself, the Lord sent an angel to help me. Peter hurry to John & Marks mother’s house and knocked on the door. Rhoda a servant girl came to the door. She heard Peter’s voice but instead of opening the door She ran right back into the house.
Peter is out the door! she shouted. Peters friends looked at Rhoda, that’s crazy they said; it’s not possible. It’s true…It’s true… Rhoda insisted. Peter began knocking again. When the people finally open the door, they were so surprised. They listened eagerly, as Peter told them how the Lord had sent an angel to lead him out of prison. The believers laughed and they cried with joy. And then they prayed some more. They praised God for hearing and answering their prayers.
