How To Read God’s Providence. Part [13] 01/13/2026 (Evening thought)

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!

How To Read God’s Providence. Part [12] 01/12/2026 (Morning thought)

Acts 16:23 And when they had laid many stripes upon them, they cast them into prison, charging the jailor to keep them safely: 24 Who, having received such a charge, thrust them into the inner prison, and made their feet fast in the stocks.

Here again is the issue of reading God’s providences correctly for if you were to be arrested for preaching present truth, and you were to pray to The Lord God in your jail cell, and then, all of a sudden, a mighty earthquake shakes down the entire place, and every inmate’s chains are broken miraculously, it might seem to be conclusive evidence that God has made a way of escape for you. What would you do in such a situation, and what would be your interpretation of such a providence?

Should you rise to the opportunity and make your escape, or would you wait for specific direction from God, even though the evidences may seem to be a no brainer?…. Acts 16:25 And at midnight Paul and Silas prayed, and sang praises unto God: and the prisoners heard them. 26 And suddenly there was a great earthquake, so that the foundations of the prison were shaken: and immediately all the doors were opened, and every one's bands were loosed.

Why would Paul and Silas not seize what seems to be the golden opportunity? Why would they just sit and wait, when to all appearances it seems as if God is telling them through His providences to make a run for it? The fact is that they must wait on God for directions and instruction, even when in difficult or in an unfair circumstance and therefore, until God says run, they are to stay put, even though His providences might seem to indicate otherwise.

Acts 16:27 And the keeper of the prison awaking out of his sleep, and seeing the prison doors open, he drew out his sword, and would have killed himself, supposing that the prisoners had been fled. 28 But Paul cried with a loud voice, saying, do thyself no harm: for we are all here.

May The Lord add His blessing to the study of His word. God bless!