READ: Acts 3.4-6 NLT




Peter and John looked at him intently, and Peter said, “Look at us!” The lame man looked at them eagerly, expecting some money. But Peter said, “I don’t have any silver or gold for you. But I’ll give you what I have. In the name of Jesus Christ the Nazarene, get up and walk!”
At 3 o’clock in the afternoon, Peter and John went up to the Temple for the service at which one of the daily sacrifices was made. As they walked through one of the city gates they met a beggar who was strategically placed to receive people’s money as they came to worship. Beggars knew that worshippers often gave them gifts and so the man looked at the apostles expectantly. Peter told him that he didn’t have any money but in the name of Jesus he healed the man. With these few words Peter made it plain that what he was doing was continuing the ministry of Jesus who, only a few weeks before, had walked through these same streets.
Nearly 2,000 years have passed but it is still our privilege to continue the ministry of Jesus on earth. In the name of Jesus, we can pray for people and seek their salvation and healing. Amidst all the materialistic wealth and apparent sophistication of our society we continue to be surrounded by people who are in need. In every street of our land there are lonely, sick, confused and unhappy people who need the loving, healing touch of Jesus. We need to find a new boldness to speak out in the name of Jesus and to offer them the life that he came to bring. So often the church has hidden away with its message of Good News which is the exact opposite of what Jesus asked us to do! Jesus is still telling us to go, with his risen authority, and share his life with others.



QUESTIONS: In what way does Peter’s boldness challenge you?
PRAYER: Lord God, I thank you for Peter’s example. Help me to find many opportunities to bring your healing and salvation to others. Amen

Released on 1 Jun 2021