Day 124: God Is Still Opening Prison Doors

Today’s Reading:
Deuteronomy 20–21, Psalm 107, Proverbs 3, Acts 12

Today’s Scripture: Acts 12:7 (NLT)
“Suddenly, there was a bright light in the cell, and an angel of the Lord stood before Peter. The angel struck him on the side to awaken him and said, ‘Quick! Get up!’ And the chains fell off his wrists.”

Devotional:

Peter was asleep in prison. Not just locked up—guarded by soldiers, bound in chains, and scheduled for execution the next day. Herod had already killed James, and now he was planning on doing the same to Peter.

But heaven had other plans.

In the middle of the night, light pierced the darkness. An angel showed up, struck Peter to wake him up, and gave him one command: “Quick! Get up!” And when Peter responded in obedience, the chains fell off.

Sometimes, we’re waiting on God to move when He’s already moved—we just haven’t responded yet.
We want chains to break, but we’re still asleep in fear or complacency.
We want doors to open, but we haven’t stood up in faith.

What if the breakthrough you’re praying for is on the other side of your next step?

God still sends angels.
He still breaks chains.
He still opens prison doors.

But He’s not looking for passive people—He’s waking up bold ones.

So what’s your next step?
Where is God saying, “Quick! Get up!”?
Don’t hit snooze. Don’t stay shackled. Don’t second-guess.

Get up—and watch the chains fall.

Live Inspired.

Reflection Questions:
1. Is there an area in your life where you’ve been sleeping through your breakthrough?

2. What “quick” step of obedience is God prompting you to take right now?

Prayer:
Father, thank You that You still break chains and open impossible doors. Wake me up from spiritual sleep and give me the courage to rise when You speak. Help me not to delay obedience. Let me trust Your timing and move when You say move. Thank You that no prison can keep me when You’ve declared me free. In Jesus’ name, amen.

Digging Deeper:

Deuteronomy 20–21 reminds us of God’s justice and mercy, even in matters of war and human suffering. His heart is not one of vengeance, but of restoration and holiness. These laws point forward to a greater righteousness found in Christ, where even captives are treated with dignity.

Acts 12 reveals two powerful dynamics: the relentless opposition of worldly rulers, and the unstoppable power of prayer and the Spirit. Herod’s pride ends in destruction, while Peter’s release ignites the church’s faith. Prayer is not a formality—it’s spiritual warfare. The church was praying while Peter was sleeping, and God was already orchestrating the rescue.

Psalm 107 echoes with the repeated refrain: “Let them give thanks to the Lord for his unfailing love.” It tells story after story of people in distress—prisoners, wanderers, fools, storm-tossed sailors—who cried out and were rescued. It’s a song of deliverance for the desperate.

Proverbs 3 is a foundational chapter of trust: “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding…” Don’t wait to understand. Just obey.

When God says move, move.
Your miracle might be waiting on your motion.