Acts 12

This story of Peter's arrest is first and foremost a testimony to the power of prayer. God is so amazing that sometimes, we can't even believe how He answers our prayers (like the brethren who didn't believe Rhoda). But I think there's a smaller story here with the servant-girl and for some reason, this is the story that jumps out to me today. There has to be a reason why the author of Acts included so many details of this story. In the story, it seemed as though all the brethren were gathered together at the house of Mary and were in the middle of a deep prayer meeting. They were praying fervently with purpose hoping the Lord would protect Peter. Suddenly, in the middle of the prayer meeting, there's a knock at the door. As the servant girl, it is Rhoda's duty to answer the door. But in the midst of such a great and fervent prayer meeting, it could have been all to easy to ignore the knock. Maybe it was someone delivering a message, maybe it was a solicitator. Surely, whoever it was could come back later after we finished this awesome meeting! But Rhoda was faithful in the small duties that were entrusted to her. She went to answer the door, and because of the faithfulness she displayed in the small things, Peter was saved before any guards could find him. God also her worthy enough to be remembered throughout history in the book of Acts. One other thing that Rhoda did that I found impressive was that she held firm to what God showed her. Even though all of the elder brothers and sisters doubted, she did not. She had heard Peter's voice and there was no mistake. I think this shows us that first and foremost, we trust in God. Whatever He has shown us, how ever He has led us, we should hold onto those things first. Even if other people doubt or tell us otherwise, if it was something the God revealed to us Himself, then we should not doubt. Of course, older brothers and sisters are great resources. They have walked with God for much longer and know His character very well. But, they are not our God. It's always better to trust Him than to trust anyone else. Be sure today, in whatever the Lord asks of you, to be faithful to Him in the small things. And He will bless you far beyond your craziest imagination!