Acts 3:5 So the man gave them his attention, expecting to get something from them.
I’ve had this passage up on my computer for several days. Something about it draws me. A beggar, lame from birth, sitting at the temple gates, begging for money. He expected nothing more out of life. This was as good as it would ever get, he figured. Two men approaching the temple. A request for money, uttered thousands of times. A life-changing command—“Look at us!” So he did, expectantly.
Acts 3:6 Then Peter said, “Silver or gold I do not have, but what I do have I give you. In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, walk.”
From the other side, Peter had no money, but he had the faith of a living Savior. He didn’t just say, “Sorry, dude. No cash. Can’t help.” He knew he had something better than coins, faith in a risen LORD, and he wanted to share. The beggar, expecting money, received a miracle, healing, an opportunity for restoration which he never dreamed possible.
Acts 3:16a “By faith in the name of Jesus, this man whom you see and know was made strong….”
Lord, Thank You for this day and this example of faithful giving and faithful healing. Thank You for Your fierce love and relentless mercy. Help us to share what we have, our deep faith in You, and to seek to uplift and encourage each other at every opportunity. Draw us closer. Amen.
Acts 3:16b “…It is Jesus’ name and the faith that comes through him that has completely healed Him, as you can see.”
Have a blessed day.
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