Acts 3:4-6

Peter looked straight at him, as did John. Then Peter said: “Look at us!” So the man gave them his attention, expecting to get something from them. 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.”

At 3pm one 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. 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. 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 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.

Question

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