"And since Lydda was near Joppa, and the disciples had heard Peter was there, they sent two men to him, imploring him not to delay in coming to them. Then Peter arose and went with them. When he had come, they brought him to the upper room. And all the widows stood by him weeping....But Peter put them all out, and knelt down and prayed."
Acts 9:38-40a
When faced with life and death situations, I do not need negative people around me who will not support my faith. Peter was following the scriptural pattern when he separated himself from the "mourners." Elijah was alone when he raise the widow's son from the dead (I Kings 17:19). Elisha "shut the door behind them" when he raised the Shunammite's son (II Kings 4:33). Even Jesus put the scoffers outside when he raised Jairus' daughter from the dead (Mark 5:40). When I am in desperate situations, I need to surround myself with people who will believe with me, and shut out those who will drag my faith down.
Today's Thought: When serious prayer is needed, it is scriptural to separate from those who will hinder faith.
Have a "faith" day. Love you.
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