This passage is very interesting. Peter went to find his brothers and sisters when he got out of jail. At that time. people were fervently praying that Peter will be released from prison. When the servant girl Rhoda came to the door and saw Peter, she rushed back to tell everyone. Unfortunately, the people who were praying told her she must be out of her mind. Although the people were praying all night for God to save Peter, they could not believe it when they saw Peter standing in front of them. Is this not exactly a portrayal of the church today? Although we come before God and pray, we do not believe that God will answer according to what we ask, when God can really accomplish everything far more than we can ask or imagine.
This is particularly true for the North American Christians. We are often trapped by our logic and reasoning, and hence we do not talk about miracles or believe in them. As such, we do not experience God's miracle. We need to pray for God's mercy, that He will open our eyes to see that God is still a miracle-working God. May God give us the confidence to believe by faith, and not by sight.
Do you believe that God hears our prayer? Every time when you bring your needs before Him, God not only hears your prayers, but will answer them as well. Once you have this certainty and assurance, you will find that your prayer life will come alive. Prayer will no longer be just an emotional expression, or just mere ramblings. Your prayer comes before the God Almighty, and He can accomplish more than all that you can ask or imagine, according to his glorious riches. As long as you truly believe in Him, your prayers will be vibrant and dynamic, and God will answer them!
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