Acts 5:19
But during the night an angel of the Lord opened the gates of the prison, and taking them out he said, 20 “Go, stand in the temple courts,” he said, “and tell the people all about this new life.”
We are all familiar with the saying, "when one door closes and another opens" it is also said to mean that if one thing you do fails, you will soon have an opportunity to try to succeed at something else. This expression is often used to encourage someone to keep trying after they have had a disappointment or failure.
No doubt, Peter felt a little like this as he found himself in prison. It was from this episode in Acts that Charles Wesley penned the verse.
Long my imprisoned spirit lay,
Fast bound in sin and nature's night
Thine eye diffused a quickening ray
I woke, the dungeon flamed with light
My chains fell off, my heart was free
I rose, went forth, and followed Thee
The Christian life is one of renewal. God is all about moving forwards, upwards, and making things better. After all, that’s why He sent Jesus – so that we could have a renewed life. No matter what has happened in your life – a tragedy in your childhood, or just a clumsy mistake yesterday – God says that you can begin again.
Prayer
Loving Lord of new beginnings, I give you all my cares and concerns to you.
I know you are my Heavenly Father who can provide me with everything I need. You know my needs before I even ask you for them.
Thank you, Lord, for opening the door to new beginnings and for your unwavering provision. I trust that your peace will watch over me as I step into a new beginning.
May I rely on the riches of your love and grace to provide for my physical, emotional and spiritual needs.
In Jesus’ name, Amen.
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