Peter's Rescue

Peter went to many towns to tell people about Jesus. This made the leaders of the towns angry. A town leader told his helpers to find Peter. The leader told the men to keep Peter away from the people. The men found Peter and put him in jail. Sixteen guards stood watch to make sure Peter did not escape. But God sent an angel to help Peter. The angel said, “Quick, Peter! Get up! Get dressed and put on your sandals. Now follow me.” So, Peter followed the angel out of the jail into the night. The angel led Peter through the streets, then the angel left! Peter thought about what had happened. At first, Peter thought he had been dreaming, but then Peter realized that God had sent an angel to rescue him. “Now I know God sent His angel to help me!” exclaimed Peter. Peter hurried to his friend Mary’s house. Many people were gathered there. They had heard about Peter being in trouble and they had been praying for him. Peter knocked on the door of the gate. A girl named Rhoda shouted to the people in the house, “Peter is at the door!” What a surprise! Peter told the people how God had helped him escape. “Tell this news to James and other friends and helpers in the church,” Peter said. Peter’s friends were excited. They were so glad to see their friend Peter. And Peter was glad his friends prayed and asked God to help