5 So Peter was kept in prison, but earnest prayer for him was made to God by the church.
God hears our prayers
Acts 12:7 ESV
7 And behold, an angel of the Lord stood next to him, and a light shone in the cell. He struck Peter on the side and woke him, saying, “Get up quickly.” And the chains fell off his hands.
God deals with our enemies
Acts 12:23 ESV
23 Immediately an angel of the Lord struck him down, because he did not give God the glory, and he was eaten by worms and breathed his last.
