Acts 3:11 "While the beggar held on to Peter and John, all the people were astonished and came running to Peter and John in the place called Solomon's Colonnade."
"The beggar was healed. But, he continued to hang on to Peter and John. Did he not believe he was part of a miracle? He hangs on! Did he think, "Will I fall if I let go? I'd better stick with these guys while they let me. I may not make it on my own!"" People today would be astonished at this miracle, just like they were in the beggar's day. Plus, I'm afraid those of us who might administer the healing might be equally astonished! Unfortunately, we lack the faith one needs, or the closeness to Christ, to turn a cripple into a healthy, walking man. We may have witnessed smaller miracles, like finding lost keys, but not a man walking when he had never walked!
"God, if it is your will for this world today to see bigger miracles, give the world that kind of faith. I thank you for my own healing and pray it will be a witness to others. I also pray that when someone helps in a healing, let there be trust on the part of the healed person to let go of those who healed. And if by chance I should be the healer, help me to have the patience to wait until the "beggar" lets go. Amen."
As you may have guessed, this was written years ago. But its truth remains, so I dared to use it. I have still not seen a healing as there was in the bible in Jesus' day. But I still believe in miracles. Whenever someone asks Christ to come into his or her life, there is the miracle of belief. Whenever someone lifts their eyes to the heavens and prays God will touch their life, there is a miracle of belief. With the world's attitudes of disbelief and fear of prejudices, we wonder and even fear the outcome of choosing to believe in God.
Let the world see the love in your heart for them, Lord, that they might choose you! And all together, your people will see fit to follow your leading.
This is my prayer!
Jo INMN
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