He asked for a handout. Peter gave him a healing.
Expecting to get some money, the crippled temple beggar directed his attention to Peter and John. Silver or gold I do not have, but what I do have I give you. In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, walk, Peter said in Acts 3:6 NIV.
He jumped to his feet and began to walk. Then he went with them into the temple courts, walking and jumping, and praising God — Acts 3:8 NIV.
He got MUCH more from God than he expected.
Why do we downsize our prayers? Why down scale down our faith?
God is NOT:
- offended if we ask big.
- unable to give.
- displeased by too much faith.
- upset by our audacity.
- budgeting his company.
- on a diet Himself.
- scrimping to make ends meet.
- requiring coupons.
To the contrary, we are ordered to move mountains, not molehills.
Amen! Love it (especially the coupons part – made me lol)!
Hooray! Glad you giggled
Awesome word! Thanks for the encouragement.
Thank you for encouraging me with the the encouraging comment!
What a great post!
What great encouragement!
It is also interesting that the beggar could only see money, a worldly answer, as his possible solution; where Peter, by the Holy Spirit and in the name of Jesus saw a completely more powerful solution. May our big be aligned with His Big! Thanks for the blessings of your posts. Praise in His Name. Doug
This is a good point! We tend to, like the beggar, see only the worldly solution.
Amen. We are together my friend. Bless you and yours always.
Jesus be praised!
A huge admirer and your message is so true!
God blless you!
God bless you!
I really needed this one today.
Praise the Lord for that!