But Peter continued knocking: and when they had opened the door, and saw him,
they were astonished. But he, beckoning unto them with the hand to hold their
peace, declared unto them how the Lord had brought him out of the prison. And he
said; Go show these things unto James, and to the brethren. And he departed, and
went into another place. Acts 12:16,17
Peter’s name is mentioned 57 times in the book of Acts. But after this last reference in Acts chapter 12 where he is set free from jail, there is only one (1) more reference to him in Acts.
In chapter 15, Peter stood up to remind them the way in which he was instructed to go to the Gentiles. He then explained the Lord had shown him that the Gentiles also were to have this same experience. He also wanted these new convert’s to not be saddled with a burden that the entire nation of Israel could not get their arms around.
That is one important reason that Peter was delivered from prison; to bear witness of how important this salvation is to all of us. When you see great miracles in your life; when your name is on everyone’s lips and all men speak well of you - remember the Lord may be keeping you around for a reason that you have never even thought of. Maybe to let others see how very important THEY are to the LORD.
When the Lord “sends you to another place” remember, “It’s not all about you; it is always all about HIM.”
Bro. Detar
