#113“Great Intercessors of the Bible”

The Church – Pt. 2

(Called Out Ones or Dedicated To The Lord)

 

“When Peter had come to himself, he said,

"Now I truly know that the Lord has sent out

His angel and delivered me out of the hand of Herod,
and from everything the Jewish people were expecting."

(Act 12:11)

New King James (NKJ)

Have you ever had a dream that seemed so real that when you woke up you were looking for the manifestation of the dream? Peter was sleeping comfortably between two guards, when an Angel of the Lord appeared and struck him on the side to awaken him. “Stand up quickly!"  His chains fell off from his hands.  The angel said to him, "Get dressed and put on your sandals." He did so.  He said to him, "Put on your cloak, and follow me."  And he went out and followed him.  He didn't know that what was being done by the angel was real, but thought he saw a vision. When they were past the first and the second guard, they came to the Iron Gate that leads into the city, which opened to them by itself. They went out, and went down one street, and immediately the angel departed from him.” (Acts 12:7b-10) 

The key thing that I’ll point out is that, the Angel of God was an answer to intercession by the church. They had not ceased praying for Peter’s deliverance since his capture. God didn’t just deliver Peter he sent angelic assistance. “Are they not all ministering spirits, sent forth to minister for them who shall inherit salvation?” (Hebrews 1:14)  As intercessors of the Lord we have the right and authority to command the angels who have been assigned to minister unto us...who will inherit salvation through Jesus Christ.  I’m also reminded of Daniel, who said to the King, “My God sent his angel and he shut the mouths of the lions. They have not hurt me, because I was found innocent in his sight. Nor have I ever done any wrong before you, Your Majesty."

In essence when we pray all of heaven responds to our partitions and goes into action to bring it into being.  This is why it is so important that we pray in agreement with the will of God for this earth. When we stand in agreement with heaven the God can freely move in behalf of our prayers and intercession. Just like Peter God will send His ministering spirits to deliver us and bring us out; then we will see door (gates) opening up before us. We like Peter will sometimes find ourselves standing and wondering what just happened. “When Peter had come to himself, he said, "Now I truly know that the Lord has sent out his angel and delivered me out of the hand of Herod, 
and from everything the Jewish people were expecting." 

Now go and tell somebody what God has done for you and how He brought you out by His mighty hand. “Thinking about that, he came to the house of Mary, the mother of John whose surname was Mark,  where many were gathered together and were praying.”  Peter headed straight to the house of Mark were the church was gathered praying for His release…not knowing that God had already set him free. When we are praying for someone we often times grow weary and stop praying but like the church there are times we should continue praying until we see or hear that person telling us about the goodness of God’s deliverance.

“When Peter knocked at the door of the gate, a maid named Rhoda came to answer.  When she recognized Peter's voice,  she didn't open the gate for joy, but ran in, and reported that Peter was standing in front of the gate.  They said to her, "You are crazy!" But she insisted that it was so.  They said, "It is his angel."  But Peter continued knocking.  When they had opened, they saw him, and were amazed.” (Acts 12:13-16)  Beloved, so many people are standing at the door of deliverance, just waiting to hear someone say come on into the House of God… don’t stop praying for those souls that are in prison with a death sentence hanging over their heads. They don’t now that Jesus has already given them the keys to unlock the door and go free. Keep praying, continue in your intercession until you see or hear about that person’s deliverance. 

My Prayer: Father God what power and authority you have given us though Jesus. Thank you for angels who will do your bidding as ministering spirits. We lift up those whom we’ve been praying and interceding for over the years and we say think you Lord for their deliverance and salvation. Open the prison doors and lead them out by the straight gate of Your righteousness. Thank You for giving them access to locked gates which are before them let them open and give them free access to you kingdom blessings. These things we ask  in Jesus’ precious name, Amen!!! 

Have A Bless Day…Go in God’s Peace!  

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