Daily Companion  | 9 August

Bible Reading:  Acts 12:1 - 15

UNBELIEVABLE MIRACLE

 “It shall come to pass that before they call, I will answer; and while they are still speaking, I will hear." - Isaiah 65:24

The church was under intense persecution. Stephen had been martyred. James was slaughtered, and it was Peter's turn to be executed for the gospel's sake. "Peter, therefore, was kept in prison: but prayer was made without ceasing of the church unto God for him" (Acts 12:5). The church refused to accept the ongoing onslaught as a thing of joy to be persecuted for Christ's cause. They decided to unite in prayer and change the narrative.

There are moments like this when you may be so anxious to know the outcome of a challenging situation. It could be during personal or family travails, trials or temptation. No need to be anxious, take it to God in prayers. What God cannot do through the effective fervent prayer of the saints does not exist. We may be tempted to ignorantly classify some of His answers to us as unbelievable; a paradox that occurred at Mary's house where Rhoda who broke the unbelievable news of a quick answer to their prayer was labelled "mad". "And they said unto her, Thou art mad. But she constantly affirmed that it was even so." (Acts 12:15).

Dearly beloved, there is only always good news from God, for His thoughts continually about His children are of peace and joy, to give us a peaceable outcome. If you will receive any miracle from God, you must pray in faith. Secondly, you must obey. Make peace with God today and you shall receive your unbelievable miracle. 

Today’s Recite: For, indeed, that a notable miracle has been done through them is evident to all who dwell in Jerusalem, and we cannot deny it. - Acts 4:16 

Today’s Morning Prayer: Heavenly Father I come today to receive Your peace into my life. I thank Your Jesus Christ for You are the God of Unbelievable Miracles. I bring all my anxiety, worries and impossible situations before you.  Confirm Your answer to unbelievable miracles in my life, family and community today in Jesus’ name I pray. Amen  

 Today’s Hymn: OUT OF MY BONDAGE   

Today’s ReadMe:  Jeremiah 18 - 20