| 10 Feb 2015 |
| HOW GOD WORKS (3) |
| 'Taking him by the right hand, he helped him up...' Acts 3:7 |
| A few important
observations: 1) Peter allowed God to change his plans. '...Peter and
John were going up to the temple at the time of prayer--at three in the
afternoon' (v. 1 NIV). Is prayer important? Yes, it's all-important! But
you can get so caught up in church activities that you walk past
hurting people sitting on the church's doorstep. You must be sensitive
to people's needs, available to God, and willing to change your plans at
a moment's notice. 2) Peter used the name that's bigger than any
problem. '...In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, walk' (v. 6 NIV).
And he did! Paul writes, '...At the name of Jesus every knee should
bow...every tongue should confess that Jesus...is Lord...' (Philippians
2:10-11 NKJV). You say, 'What's in a name?' In this case--everything! At
the name of Jesus hell trembles, sin is forgiven, sickness is healed
and stubborn habits broken. 3) Peter did more than pray; he extended a
helping hand. 'Taking him by the right hand, he helped him up, and
instantly the man's feet and ankles became strong. He jumped to his feet
and began to walk.' Today you're surrounded by people who need help to
get back on their feet spiritually, emotionally, physically, and
financially. Reach out in love and lift them! They don't need you to
spend the rest of your life supporting them. They just need a hand
up--and an introduction to the One who's able and waiting to meet their
need. God used Peter to bring deliverance to this man, and He will use
you too. But you have to be ready. |
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