Bible Chapter: Acts 3

Because the Bible is practical, here are some statements to get you thinking.

1.  Write one or two key thoughts that come from today’s reading.
    Power in the name of Jesus.  This is what Peter showed to the man with a real need.  There was a man who was crippled from birth.  His only hope was to be carried to a public place every day to beg for a little money.  He lived on the sympathy of others. He probably also had to put up with ridicule and taunts.  He had no hope in life.  He was a pathetic creature.
    Then one day Peter and John were going to pray.  The power of God’s Spirit was upon them.  Peter was used in the gift of healing and the humanly impossible happened.  Instantly the man’s feet and ankles became strong and he jumped up.  He had never walked in his life.  I can assume that he dreamed many times what it would be like to walk.  He finally knew.
    Verse six is a well known verse.
Acts 3:6 NKJV
6 Then Peter said, “Silver and gold I do not have, but what I do have I give you: In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, rise up and walk.”
    Of course, because this was done in a public place, it drew a crowd. Peter didn’t waste the opportunity.  One of the key points Peter made was that they must repent and turn to God.  Repentance is a key factor in becoming a Godly person.  Repentance is turning away from sin and turning to God.  Repentance includes listening to what God says to do and doing it.  The teaching of repentance is not as popular today as it should be.  To receive the grace of God requires repentance.

2.  What can I apply in my life from the reading?
    The Book of Acts tells the story of the beginning of the church.  Throughout this book we find the believers prayed and moved in the power of the Holy Spirit.  Being filled with the Spirit is necessary to the Christian life.  It is not just that a person experiences a one time event and then lives on that the rest of life.  It is that we continually live in and are filled with the power of the Spirit. That speaks to me and all who call on the name of Jesus.  We must have a continual flow of God’s power to see the supernatural happening.  My Christian life won’t grow without the river of the Spirit.  I must apply the Bible by continually seeking God’s power.

3.  How can I help someone?
    The more I have God’s power the more I can pray for people and see God do for them what they need.  God will use His power to draw people to Him.  He will use His power to minister to believers.  I need to live in His power and presence.  That will help people.