NOW I AM SURE!

Acts 12:11 tells us that Peter had escaped from prison and found himself among friends. "Then Peter came to himself and said, "Now I am sure that the Lord has sent His angel and rescued me..."


"This was the time in Peter's life when he was able to say, "Now I am sure!"  He knew that only the power of God could have freed him from prison where Herod had him completely in chains surrounded by guards.  Peter had already come to know that Jesus was the Messiah, but now He'd had this personal experience of liberation.


"Christians today have this same feeling when we have been set free from the bonds and chains that hold us down, whether those bonds are physical, mental or spiritual.  When we are set free, we can't help but exclaim boldly, "Now I am sure, Jesus is the One !" If there ever was a minor doubt, there no longer is!


To this day, I am troubled by a quick temper when it is implied that I need correction.  At that moment, I need to visualize Jesus and turn around in my spirit and take hold of the Holy Spirit who understands and corrects me.  At first, my pride tries to stop me.  But, finally, I do ask for help and it is received.  I always find Jesus there waiting for me to recognize my need for Him.


I have witnessed many miracles of change by the hand of God in my own life and in the lives of friends and family.  So, Lord we come to you with our hands outstretched for your goodness.  And we thank you for the gifts given so that we can each proclaim, "Now I am sure!"


You who is always there, take our hands!
Jo INMN