How To Read God’s Providence. Part [14] 01/13/2026 (Morning thought)

Acts 12:10 When they were past the first and the second ward, they came unto the iron gate that leadeth unto the city; which opened to them of his own accord: and they went out, and passed on through one street; and forthwith the angel departed from him.

God, in His wisdom, and providences permitted king Saul to do some strange things, He allowed Herod to do some strange things, He also permitted the king of Babylon, Nebuchadnezzar, to do some strange things, and in our day, He permits persons who have been set up by Him to do some strange things. Sorry to say this, but to many minds it seems as if at times that God does not know what He is doing.

And this erroneous perspective often drives individuals to take matters into their own hands. God does not think or act like we do, and thus, we, as His subjects should give Him the time and space to work out His own good purposes. We are gently reminded in the Scriptures that God is still on the throne, and even though, like David, it may seem as if the train is going off the rails, we will need to remember that God still rules in the affairs of men, and everything that He does, or allows is all for the good of them who will believe in Him.

Proverbs 21:1 The king's heart is in the hand of the Lord as the rivers of water, he turns it whithersoever he will…. Romans 13:1 Let every soul be subject unto the higher powers. For there is no power but of God: the powers that be are ordained of God. 2 Whosoever therefore resists the power, resists the ordinance of God: and they that resist shall receive to themselves damnation.

Acts 12:11 And when Peter was come to himself, he said, Now I know of a surety, that the Lord hath sent his angel, and hath delivered me out of the hand of Herod, and from all the expectation of the people of the Jews.

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

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!