Acts 12: 20 He had been quarreling with the people of Tyre and Sidon; they now joined together and sought an audience with him. After securing the support of Blastus, a trusted personal servant of the king, they asked for peace, because they depended on the king’s country for their food supply.
Herod has had the guards who were watching Peter executed. He has had James killed before that, and he had been encouraged by the fact that the Jews were all right with that. That's when he had Peter imprisoned. It was his intention to kill Peter too, but the angel freed him. Now he feels invincible, but God has other plans. Herod, clad in his royal gowns, is struck dead right in front of everyone by an angel.
This is a story that I don't remember. God and his angels have been busy. The people are a mess, and Herod is sure that he is the ultimate authority. Once God acts, Herod's power is revealed to be transient. All of us should remember that, because ours is too.
Prayer: I need You, God. I'm trying to do it myself again. I forget that You are always with me. Surrender isn't easy but here it goes: Thy will be done. Seriously. I'm handing the reins to You. Protect and heal Your people. We all need You.
Amen
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