Our Liberation
According to the Bible, Peter was released from prison by an angel of the Lord after the night before his trial, as described in Acts 12:3–19.
The story goes that while sleeping between two soldiers, Peter was awakened by an angel who struck him on the side and said, "Arise quickly!" Peter's chains fell off, and the angel told him to put on his clothes and sandals, and follow him out of prison.
The angel led Peter through the first and second guards, and then to the iron gate to the city, where it opened by itself. After walking the length of one street, the angel left….
Liberation. The gospel is a message of freedom and liberation — the ministry of Jesus was that of liberating captives. As followers of Faith, our liberation only comes from the redemptive work of Christ. But we have a part in our faith walk too. Like freeing ourselves from negative thoughts, emotions, habits, and behaviors that can be constricting and limiting. It's about taking ownership of our life, embracing Christ and self-responsibility, creating a faith journey that allows us to thrive.
