READ: PSALM
23:1-6
In Acts
3:1-6, when Peter and John were on their way to the temple, they met a man who
had been lame from birth. He was at the gate begging for alms. When they were
about to enter, he asked for alms and received the miracle of this life!
The lame man simply asked for money. He was brought every day to the gate of the temple. That meant it was not the first time peter and John had seen him. They might have given him alms in the past, but that day they were tired of it. They knew giving him money daily could not truly solve his problem. They were dealing with the symptoms but not the cause. More importantly, that this cripple chose no other spot to beg but the front of the Church was embarrassing. It was a big reproach that day in and day out, he was there. He was silently saying that either God was not there or that he was no longer able to heal the sick.
The other disciples were unconcerned but Peter and john were angry. They felt challenged and took it to God in prayer. As they came for prayers at the ninth hour (3 pm), the man asked for alms again and they burst out, ‘Man, look at us very well. We have no more money to give you. It is all a waste. But there is something we can give to you that can solve your problem. In the Name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, rise up and walk.’ And the miracle took place. That was the beginning of revival.
When those in need come to you for help, what do you give them? Even if you give them a million Dollars, one day it will be exhausted. But if you give them Jesus, before assisting financially, they will have a permanent solution to their problems. Jesus offers rest to the weary (Matthew 11:28) and promises to save and take care of all those who look up to him (Isaiah 45:22). The time has come to give your relatives, neighbours and friends the true solution they need. Give them Jesus.
The lame man simply asked for money. He was brought every day to the gate of the temple. That meant it was not the first time peter and John had seen him. They might have given him alms in the past, but that day they were tired of it. They knew giving him money daily could not truly solve his problem. They were dealing with the symptoms but not the cause. More importantly, that this cripple chose no other spot to beg but the front of the Church was embarrassing. It was a big reproach that day in and day out, he was there. He was silently saying that either God was not there or that he was no longer able to heal the sick.
The other disciples were unconcerned but Peter and john were angry. They felt challenged and took it to God in prayer. As they came for prayers at the ninth hour (3 pm), the man asked for alms again and they burst out, ‘Man, look at us very well. We have no more money to give you. It is all a waste. But there is something we can give to you that can solve your problem. In the Name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, rise up and walk.’ And the miracle took place. That was the beginning of revival.
When those in need come to you for help, what do you give them? Even if you give them a million Dollars, one day it will be exhausted. But if you give them Jesus, before assisting financially, they will have a permanent solution to their problems. Jesus offers rest to the weary (Matthew 11:28) and promises to save and take care of all those who look up to him (Isaiah 45:22). The time has come to give your relatives, neighbours and friends the true solution they need. Give them Jesus.
MEMORIZE:
2 CORINTHIANS 5:20 –Now then we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God did
beseech you by us: we pray you in Christ’s stead, be you reconciled to God.
