Our Prayer Matters to God

When prayer meets silence, disappointment can make giving up seem easier. In Acts 12, church leader James is executed while Peter, another leader, is rescued from prison. Their different outcomes remain under God’s wise rule, yet the church keeps praying because God hears His people when they approach Him through Jesus. God does not promise every requested outcome, but His saving plan cannot fail, so pain and uncertainty should lead to earnest prayer rather than resignation. Bible Reference: Acts 12:1–19 Preacher: KJ Tromp