Day 53: Such As I Have

Acts 3:2-8

Now a man who was lame from birth was being carried to the temple gate called Beautiful, where he was put every day to beg from those going into the temple courts. When he saw Peter and John about to enter, he asked them for money. Peter looked straight at him, as did John. Then Peter said, “Look at us!” So the man gave them his attention, expecting to get something from them.

Then Peter said, “Silver or gold I do not have, but what I do have I give you. In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, walk.” 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. Then he went with them into the temple courts, walking and jumping, and praising God.

Comments

The beggar hoped a few people entering the temple might give him a coin or two. He dared look no one in the eye lest he make them uncomfortable and less likely to give him something. Few people noticed that he was even there; no one spoke to him.

Everything changed when Peter and John came along. Peter had no money to give, but he gave this beggar his full attention and brought healing that changed his life dramatically.

Reflections

It is easy to argue that throwing money at problems doesn’t fix anything, and then to use this as an excuse to do nothing. How ready are you to give what you have?

 

Could you give your full attention today to someone in need and pray for God’s kingdom breakthrough in their life?

Prayer

Help me focus, Lord, not on what I lack, but on what I have that I could give to others through you.