“So Peter was kept in prison, but the church was earnestly praying to God for him…when they opened the door and saw him, they were astonished.” Acts 12:5, 16
If you take time to read Acts 16 in its entirety, you can’t help but giggle at the picture it paints. The people are earnestly praying for Peter’s release and God answers. Peter runs to the home where they are meeting and stands at the door knocking repeatedly. The little servant girl Rhoda is so overjoyed that she runs back without letting him in, and the people are astonished when they realize Peter is there!
“Oh, ye of little faith!” we might say to them.
“Oh, us of little faith!” we might say to ourselves!
Obviously, we can pray earnestly, but fail to pray expectantly. I believe we need to do both.
A woman who lives sent prays earnestly and expectantly – she prays in faith, trusting God to do the impossible.
Lord, forgive me for the times I have prayed without faith. Open the eyes of my heart to see that nothing is too great for you.
Live Sent Action Point: Identity the unsaved person you have prayed for—perhaps for years—with no result. Continue to press on in prayer, praying expectantly and in faith. Do it today.
