“When all the people saw him walking and praising God, they recognized him as the same man who used to sit begging at the temple gate … , and they were filled with wonder and amazement.”
Acts 3:9-10
The lame man had been begging at the temple gate all his life, and nothing ever changed. This day, however, would be different.
Post-Pentecost Peter had a renewed faith. He looked beyond what Jesus could do for him to what Jesus could do through him. Jesus had poured Himself into Peter, and he knew that in Jesus nothing is impossible. He had Jesus—that with which the poorest is rich and without which the richest is poor. Peter’s visible resources were nil, but his invisible resources were unlimited. So he didn’t hesitate; he proceeded to heal the crippled man. “In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, walk.” The man walked— leapt and jumped even! —to everyone’s amazement.
Our names are associated with who we are. How much more so for the name of our Savior! Invoking Jesus’ name brought all the power, authority, and characteristics of who He was to bear upon the beggar. Imagine the astonishment of the onlookers who gathered near to see the miracle. Peter preached to them, and the amazement continued because of the power in His name.
Post-Pentecost Peter had a renewed faith. He looked beyond what Jesus could do for him to what Jesus could do through him. Jesus had poured Himself into Peter, and he knew that in Jesus nothing is impossible. He had Jesus—that with which the poorest is rich and without which the richest is poor. Peter’s visible resources were nil, but his invisible resources were unlimited. So he didn’t hesitate; he proceeded to heal the crippled man. “In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, walk.” The man walked— leapt and jumped even! —to everyone’s amazement.
Our names are associated with who we are. How much more so for the name of our Savior! Invoking Jesus’ name brought all the power, authority, and characteristics of who He was to bear upon the beggar. Imagine the astonishment of the onlookers who gathered near to see the miracle. Peter preached to them, and the amazement continued because of the power in His name.
Scripture Focus
Acts 3:1-10
Insight
“I will do whatever you ask in my name, so that the Son may bring glory to the Father” (John 14:13). Hold onto this powerful promise!
Bible In A Year
- Exodus 9-10
- Psalm 30
- Mark 10