DCLM Daily Manna 2025: DCLM Daily Manna 24 December 2025: Incredible Answer to Prayer
Text: Acts 12:12–19 (KJV)
So, when he had considered this, he came to the house of Mary, the mother of John whose surname was Mark, where many were gathered together praying. 13 And as Peter knocked at the door of the gate, a girl named Rhoda came to answer. 14 When she recognized Peter’s voice, because of her gladness she did not open the gate, but ran in and announced that Peter stood before the gate. 15 But they said to her, “You are beside yourself!” Yet she kept insisting that it was so. So they said, “It is his angel.”
16 Now Peter continued knocking; and when they opened the door and saw him, they were astonished. 17 But motioning to them with his hand to keep silent, he declared to them how the Lord had brought him out of the prison. And he said, “Go, tell these things to James and to the brethren.” And he departed and went to another place.
18 Then, as soon as it was day, there was no small stir among the soldiers about what had become of Peter. 19 But when Herod had searched for him and not found him, he examined the guards and commanded that they should be put to death.
And he went down from Judea to Caesarea, and stayed there.
KEY VERSE: Acts 12:12 (KJV)
“And when he had considered the thing, he came to the house of Mary the mother of John, whose surname was Mark; where many were gathered together praying.”
A preacher was once diagnosed with a rare and terminal form of cancer. Afraid to tell his congregation and unsure of how long he had to live, he cried earnestly to God for healing.
Two weeks later, during a follow-up medical examination, both the preacher and the doctor were astonished—the cancer had completely disappeared.
The preacher admitted that although he prayed, he never imagined God would answer so dramatically. Indeed, God still amazes His people with incredible answers to prayer.
The early Church also experienced intense persecution. Herod Agrippa I had already killed Apostle James and was preparing to execute Peter.
In response, the Church did not protest or panic; instead, they engaged in intense, continuous prayer. While Peter was kept under maximum security, God sent an angel to deliver him miraculously.
After his escape, Peter went to the house of Mary, the mother of John Mark, where believers were praying. Ironically, those who prayed fervently were shocked when the answer arrived.
The report of Peter’s release sounded too good to be true. This teaches us that although we pray, we must also believe that God can answer beyond our expectations.
This account reminds us that prayer should not be a last option but our first response to every challenge—personal or collective. God’s answers may come suddenly, unexpectedly, and in ways we never imagined.
Peter’s wisdom after his release is also noteworthy. He did not remain in the house or draw unnecessary attention to himself.
Aware of the danger his presence could pose to others, he quietly relocated. This teaches us that while testimonies are powerful, wisdom must guide how and when they are shared.
THOUGHT FOR THE DAY:
Astounding testimony of sensitive answered prayers must be shared with wisdom.
THE BIBLE IN ONE YEAR:
Daily Manna 24 December 2025
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