Herod.
The name appears over and over again in the scriptures. Did this guy live forever, or what? No. From Jesus' birth through Acts, there are several rulers known as Herod. Herod the Great was the ruler who slaughtered the innocents while trying to kill the messiah whose coming was prophesied. We see Herod Agrippa I in Acts. Agrippa was boyhood friends with the emperor Tiberius's son. Josephus the historian recounts this story about the garment and the bowel pains. Josephus recounts that the garment was made of silver. Give God the glory - or else!
Contrast Herod's story with Peter's dramatic escape from prison. Led by an angel during a dream-like state, God saves Peter. And Peter gives the Lord the glory.
These stories show the goodness of God and the folly of humanity. Heed not flatterers! May we always give glory to God alone!
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