Released from prison and walking back through the streets of Jerusalem, John and Peter realized they were in trouble. Although they were free for the moment, the stern warning from the authorities to cease and desist their teaching was a tangible threat over their heads. They were now on a watch list and would not be traveling incognito. They might have felt a bit singled out. They had been following Jesus’ instructions to the letter and it constantly landed them in trouble.
We all face more difficulty in life than we hope for or feel prepared to handle. Relationships are complicated and painful. Money concerns are intense. Friends betray us. Health issues come out of nowhere to consume us with pain and fear. Some problems are completely beyond our control and resources. The question is, “Where do you go when your problem is huge?”
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