Devotional July 7 - 12

Acts 12:5 – “So Peter was kept in prison, but the church was earnestly praying to God for him.”
Devotional Thought: While Peter sat in chains, the church was interceding fervently. Their prayers became the fuel for heaven's intervention. The Greek word *ektenōs* means 'stretched-out' or 'intense.' Sometimes, your breakthrough begins in someone else’s prayer closet.
Declaration: Even in my darkest moments, someone is praying, and God is listening.
Reflection Question: Who has interceded for you in your lowest seasons? Who needs your prayers now?

Acts 12:6 – “Peter was sleeping between two soldiers…”
Devotional Thought: Peter had peace, not because the situation was good, but because his God was greater. He slept while chained, waiting for execution, yet rested in God’s control. True peace is not the absence of struggle, but the presence of trust.
Declaration: I will rest in the storm because God is still in charge.
Reflection Question: What has been stealing your peace, and how can you surrender it today?

Acts 12:7 – “Suddenly an angel of the Lord appeared...”
Devotional Thought: God didn’t forget Peter. At just the right time, heaven sent help. God knows exactly when to step in. What seems like a delay is often divine setup. Your situation may feel out of control, but heaven has a rescue plan in motion.
Declaration: I may not see it yet, but my breakthrough is already on the way.
Reflection Question: What 'suddenlies' from God have you experienced in the past?

Acts 12:7 – “The chains fell off Peter’s wrists.”
Devotional Thought: The chains didn’t need a key—they needed God’s command. Whatever binds you—fear, addiction, shame, doubt—cannot hold you when God says 'Let go.' Like Peter, you may feel stuck, but in God’s timing, you’re coming out of this.
Declaration: Every chain that has tried to hold me is broken by the power of God.
Reflection Question: What chains has God already broken in your life? What still needs to be surrendered?

Acts 12:10 – “They passed... and came to the iron gate... which opened by itself.”
Devotional Thought: No gate is too heavy for God. *Automatos* (Greek) means the gate opened automatically. What man locked, God unlocked—without struggle. When it’s God’s time, you won’t have to force the door—He’ll open it Himself.
Declaration: God is opening doors I could never open on my own.
Reflection Question: Are you trying to force something open that only God can unlock?

Acts 12:11 – “Now I know without a doubt that the Lord sent his angel...”
When Peter finally realized what God had done, he declared it aloud. Your deliverance deserves a testimony. Your escape from the prison of despair, depression, defeat, or fear is not the end of your story—it’s the beginning of your witness to others.
Declaration: I’m coming out of this, and I’m taking my testimony with me!
Challenge: Share your “I’m coming out of this” story with someone this week. Encourage them with your journey and the God who delivers.