Reflections On The Scripture: When we find ourselves in prisons of life's trials, bound by chains of regret, despair, or doubt, it's easy to feel alone and forgotten. But this verse is a gentle, yet powerful reminder of our Lord's unwavering mercy and compassion. God sees our struggles, He feels our pains and He actively works to liberate us, even when we perceive our situations as impossible. Just as the angel of the Lord opened the prison doors at night, breaking the confines that held the apostles, God can also break our chains, and lead us into freedom. Our emancipation may not come when we want it to, but it will arrive in God's perfect timing. This verse encourages us to trust in His timing, to stay steadfast in faith, knowing that our dawn is coming. Our God is a God of liberation, working day and night to bring us forth into His marvelous light.