Power of Faith

Scripture:

"I have no silver and gold, but what I do have I give to you. In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, rise up and walk!" And he took him by the right hand and raised him up, and immediately his feet and ankles were made strong. And leaping up he stood and began to walk, and entered the temple with them, walking and leaping and praising God. (Acts 3:6-8)

Observation:

Now I love this scripture because I just love the way Peter speaks with such authority! I can just hear him saying the words, "In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth". I love the way he uses Jesus' full title, "Jesus Christ of Nazareth". I guess if I were ever to attempt a miracle in Jesus' name, I would be like Peter and use Jesus full title, "Jesus Christ of Nazareth", I love that!

And I think it's important to notice that this was no Benny Hinn type of "miracle", this was the real deal! The man didn't have to "sow seed" or buy a special "anointed cloth" to receive this miracle. This miracle was given freely, by the compassion of Peter and John through the power of the Holy Spirit. It's very sad to turn on the TV and see people paying for miracles by becoming monthly "partners" with certain ministries. This wasn't like that at all, this was the power of faith in Jesus Christ!

Application:

I want to be like Peter and John, I want to live a life of faith, in the power of the name of Jesus! I want to walk the walk of faith, proclaiming the name of Christ. I want to share the Good News of salvation and pray for people, and give to people. I want that kind of faith! I don't want to waste my life by thinking about temporal things. I want to walk in the power of the Holy Spirit so that the name of Jesus will be glorified!

Prayer:

Dear Lord, please help me to walk by faith! Please forgive me for the times that I doubt you. Forgive me for not telling people about Jesus, people that I know are lost and on their way to hell. Thank you for the healing miracles you have done in my life. In Jesus name, Amen!