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Angel Protectors, November 26
Acts 12:1-19
And when Peter was come to himself, he said, Now I know of a surety, that
the Lord hath sent his angel, and hath delivered me out of the hand of
Herod.
Acts 12:11
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The day of Peter’s execution was at last appointed, but still the prayers of
the believers ascended to heaven; and while all their energies and sympathies
were called out in fervent appeals for help, angels of God were watching over
the imprisoned apostle....
Herod on this occasion had taken double precautions. To prevent all possi-
bility of release, Peter had been put under the charge of sixteen soldiers, who, in
different watches, guarded him day and night. In his cell, he was placed between
two soldiers, and was bound by two chains, each chain being fastened to the wrist
of one of the soldiers. He was unable to move without their knowledge. With
the prison doors securely fastened, and a strong guard before them, all chance
of rescue or escape through human means was cut off. But man’s extremity is
God’s opportunity .... Herod was lifting his hand against Omnipotence, and he
was to be utterly defeated. By the putting forth of His might, God was about to
save the precious life that the Jews were plotting to destroy.... A mighty angel is
sent from heaven to rescue Peter
The principalities and powers of heaven are watching the warfare which,
under apparently discouraging circumstances, God’s servants are carrying on.
New conquests are being achieved, new honors won, as the Christians, rallying
round the banner of their Redeemer, go forth to fight the good fight of faith. All
the heavenly angels are at the service of the humble, believing people of God;
and as the Lord’s army of workers here below sing their songs of praise, the
choir above join with them in ascribing praise to God and to His Son....
Every true child of God has the co-operation of heavenly beings. Invisible
armies of light and power attend the meek and lowly ones who believe and claim
the promises of God. Cherubim and seraphim, and angels that excel in strength,
stand at God’s right hand, “all ministering spirits, sent forth to minister for them
who shall be heirs of salvation
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Ibid., 145, 146
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60
Ibid., 154
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