Good morning. So what happened when Peter and John returned to their companions? For truly in the city there were gathered together against Your holy servant Jesus, whom You anointed, both Herod and Pilate, along with the Gentiles and the people of Israel, to do whatever Your hand and Your purpose predestined to occur. They thought they were in control of the situation, but they were not – God was. There is a lot of controversy about the term predestination; however, predestination is a part of God’s plan. As individuals, were some predestined to be saved, and some pre-destined to not be saved? If it is totally predestination, then where is the free will? The different ones just mentioned were all free to choose whether or not to crucify Jesus; however, God predestined before the creation that Jesus would be crucified in the manner in which He was. Each person made choices prior to this instance that pre-determined that they would be a part of the story and behave the way they did. Is that the way it is with us as individuals as far as salvation goes? There are scriptures that seem to support both views. Meanwhile back at the ranch. And now, Lord, take note of their threats, and grant that Your bond servants may speak Your word with all confidence, while You extend Your hand to heal, and signs and wonders take place, through the name of Your holy servant Jesus. We will see next time what happened when they prayed this. Father help the reader and his/her family to make the right decisions about what to do. Provide all that they need.

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