Roof Praying

Acts 10: About noon the following day as they were on their journey and approaching the city, Peter went up on the roof to pray.

This is the last bible reference to “roof” in the New Testament, and it’s in this place – atop a house – where Peter went to pray.

The roof of a house is a place away from the busyness of the home.  Cooking, cleaning, playing, and all other household duties are necessary and must take place under the roof, when we’re inside the house.

But there must come a time, and it should be often, where we get away from all of that busyness to go “up on the roof” to pray.  For it’s there where good things take place: conversations, protection, rescues, and vision.

Is there any reason Peter prayed at noon? I don’t know, but in the middle of the day is a good time to retreat.  We’re already steeped in work, we still have a half day to go, and the night is yet to be. 

Praying to God from a rooftop is a great place – because it’s when we are through praying that we can proclaim what we heard him say as we called on his name.

Who knew roofs could be so interesting and significant – spiritually speaking? 

I hope you've enjoyed the journey from roof to roof.