In the New Testament, persecution of Disciples was never, always, and everywhere. There were pockets and seasons just like in the world today. Therefore, we should remember to pray for those believers who are suffering for their faith even as we gather for worship week by week.

In Hebrews 13:3, we are urged to ‘Remember the prisoners as if chained with them—those who are mistreated—since you yourselves are in the body also.’ This underscores the unity of the Body of Christ, the universal church composed of all Jesus's loyal disciples, who are bound together by the Holy Spirit. (See John 17:1ff)

Even though the disciples of the first century were still being moved around because of religious persecution, circumstances seem to have changed, with a pause in the aggressive persecution, enough to give the early church and leaders a chance to grow and flourish.

When Peter ventures out to check on the believers, he becomes a vessel for God's miraculous works, which, in turn, lead others to Jesus. This serves as a powerful reminder that the wonderful works of God are indeed transformative. They are His alone, and He deserves all the Glory. If this is not the case, something is amiss.

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