Acts 12:1–24
When darkness overwhelms and evil seems to win, Acts 12 reminds us that God is still sovereign in the shadows. Trusting Him in the night becomes the very path He uses to bring rescue, justice, and victory.
Trust God’s Sovereignty
• In the dark, our God is still King.
Trust God’s Goodness
• In the dark, our God still loves us.
Trust God’s Wisdom
• In the dark, our God still knows best.
Trust God’s Justice
• In the dark, our God is still working.
Trust God’s Victory
• In the dark, our God is still winning.
Takeaway: In the dark, our God is still trustworthy.
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Acts 12:1–24
When darkness overwhelms and evil seems to win, Acts 12 reminds us that God is still sovereign in the shadows. Trusting Him in the night becomes the very path He uses to bring rescue, justice, and victory.
Trust God’s Sovereignty
• In the dark, our God is still King.
Trust God’s Goodness
• In the dark, our God still loves us.
Trust God’s Wisdom
• In the dark, our God still knows best.
Trust God’s Justice
• In the dark, our God is still working.
Trust God’s Victory
• In the dark, our God is still winning.
Takeaway: In the dark, our God is still trustworthy.
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The Moody Church Sunday Morning Podcast
Acts 12:1–24
When darkness overwhelms and evil seems to win, Acts 12 reminds us that God is still sovereign in the shadows. Trusting Him in the night becomes the very path He uses to bring rescue, justice, and victory.
Trust God’s Sovereignty
• In the dark, our God is still King.
Trust God’s Goodness
• In the dark, our God still loves us.
Trust God’s Wisdom
• In the dark, our God still knows best.
Trust God’s Justice
• In the dark, our God is still working.
Trust God’s Victory
• In the dark, our God is still winning.
Takeaway: In the dark, our God is still trustworthy.