It’s Closer Than You Think - Pastor Don Johnson

Often when we face adversity, we want a timeline — an expiration date — for when we’ll be delivered from our trials and things will turn around. We struggle because the stress of uncertainty leads us to worry and worship at the same time, questioning when God will show up. But God purposefully and lovingly tailors His methods of deliverance to each of us as unique individuals.

In this reassuring message, Pastor Don Johnson examines Peter’s imprisonment and impending death sentence in Acts 12. Peter’s response in prison shows us a higher way — he didn’t fret; instead, he slept between two guards, knowing he was to be killed the next day!

God wants you to praise Him in the night season, trusting He’ll never leave you. Just because you’re going through darkness doesn’t mean He’s not with you. Like Peter, others are praying for you, and Jesus Himself intercedes on your behalf. Expect God’s power to manifest.

Angels delivered Peter so miraculously that he didn’t realize it until he was outside the prison gates. In the same way, God wants to guide you through your troubled waters so skillfully that you won’t even notice you’re being delivered until you’re free. Your freedom is closer than you think — don’t give up!

Message: “It’s Closer Than You Think”
Scripture: Acts 12:5-17 (NIV)
Speaker: Pastor Don Johnson
Date: March 26, 2025

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00:00:00 It's Closer Than You Think
00:03:44 Peter in Prison
00:13:28 Earnestly Praying
00:17:58 Rest in Chaos
00:28:53 Suddenly Delivered
00:39:20 Cognitive Bias
00:46:08 God Is Moving
00:53:16 Open to God's Message
00:57:28 Answers Are Closer Than You Think
00:59:19 Letting Go of Worry

[angelamoholona-ngoto]

Wait a Minute, God is moving in silence while we are praying, he speaks in his own way ❤❤

[TeeTanner]

Thank you Jesus!! Hallelujah! 2025❤ Who is here in 2025? ❤❤❤

[IndigoDoyle-id]

I experience an panic attack today while heading to work it literally scared me. God protect me and send your angels around me for traveling grace. 🙏🏿

[angemarie]

I had my "Wait a Minute" moment a couple weeks ago. Thought I was stuck and looked around and saw God was walking me right through the gates!!

[jaewill]

Come on, Pastor Don Johnson 🙌🏾 the Holy Spirit always comes through you so precisely 👏🏾 Your word hits home every time!!!!

[FaithWalkSermons]

Happiness isn’t something that’s too far away — sometimes it’s just waiting for us to stop and realize it.

[tkrichards]

First time I’ve ever comment but this message was so powerful!!🙏🏾😊🌅

[acewitit]

YES PEOPLE THAT ARE NOW BEING SAVED BECAUSE OF SEEING HOW HE SAVED ME

[MelanieDawnStevens]

Good Morning Pastor Don Johnson
This is so good I needed this thank you
God bless

[InspiredlifewithSibo]

This is one of the most powerful messages I've heard. Peter had confidence in God and he learnt if from Jesus sleeping in the boat in the midst of a storm....I hear you ♥

[feliciarobinson]

BLESS GOD !!!! THANK YOU FOR THIS WORD PASTOR BARNABAS ❤ YOU ABSOLUTELY NAILED 🔨 IT

[MonicaLovelyGant]

Wait a minute, God brought me out of this. 🥰🙋🏾‍♀️🙏🏾 Hallelujah Hallelujah Hallelujah

[tiarachristopher]

This is a powerful WORD‼️ especially the chaos therapy. The enemy comes for our rest. That’s why pray during restlessness, “come to me all who labor & are heavy laden & I will give them rest. I say God here I am. Give me the rest only you can provide. Amen”

[DEMETRIUSblaze]

Amen 🙏 prayer changes many things, and sleep and peace when the enemies or enemy says it's over, you've got to rest and have peace or enemy does the dancing

[natashaikhine]

Yess!! Thank You Jesus!! I give him all the praise!!

[Sunnyshine]

Finding yourself in bondage for doing the right thing

[PhajonGamble-fz]

I cried and smiled in this video so much 🥰😂lol I love it the spirit moved me

[piesmiff]

Thank You God for we are being freed through You.

[chanteburton]

I won't go back, Thank you Jesus for your deliverance 🙏🙏

[katbrideofchrist]

I go to the alter . I need deliverance , I need the presence of God, I need rest .