Acts 12:3 And because he saw it pleased the Jews, he proceeded further to take Peter also. (Then were the days of unleavened bread.)
In this providence, what might have seemed to be the golden opportunity for escape, was instead the providence from God to save the both jailor and his entire family. But whether it be escape, or salvation you won’t go wrong waiting on God do direct you in this or that situation. The following account is a great example of what is being referred to for when the scripture says to wait upon God, it means to wait until He speaks, directs, or commands us to make our move.
Until such time we are to stay the course with it is written….. Acts 12:4 And when he had apprehended him, he put him in prison, and delivered him to four quaternions of soldiers to keep him; intending after Easter to bring him forth to the people. 5 Peter therefore was kept in prison: but prayer was made without ceasing of the church unto God for him.
Acts 12:6 And when Herod would have brought him forth, the same night Peter was sleeping between two soldiers, bound with two chains: and the keepers before the door kept the prison. 7 And, behold, the angel of the Lord came upon him, and a light shined in the prison: and he smote Peter on the side, and raised him up, saying, Arise up quickly. And his chains fell off from his hands. 8 And the angel said unto him, Gird thyself, and bind on thy sandals. And so he did. And he saith unto him, cast thy garment about thee, and follow me.
Acts 12:9 And he went out, and followed him; and wist not that it was true which was done by the angel; but thought he saw a vision.
May God add His blessing to the study of His word. “Good night” and God bless!