How does Acts 3:7 encourage us to trust in God's miraculous power today? The Scene in Acts 3:7 “Taking him by the right hand, Peter helped him up, and at once the man’s feet and ankles were strengthened.” A real man, lame from birth (Acts 3:2), sat at the Beautiful Gate. Peter physically reached out, confident that Jesus was ready to act. Strength flowed instantly—no rehab, no delay, just complete restoration. A Miracle Grounded in History Luke records this as factual eyewitness testimony (Luke 1:1-4). The healed man walked, leaped, and praised God before the same crowd that had passed him daily—verifiable evidence. Because Scripture is true and reliable (2 Timothy 3:16), this moment stands as an unshakable demonstration of divine power. What This Reveals About God’s Power God is not limited by human inability. His power operates through willing servants: Peter offered his hand, God supplied the miracle. The change was immediate and complete—showing God’s authority over time, biology, and circumstance. The miracle points directly to Jesus, whose name and risen life empowered it (Acts 3:16). Why That Matters for Us Now Jesus remains unchanged: “Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever.” (Hebrews 13:8) God’s arm is still mighty: “I am the LORD, the God of all flesh. Is anything too difficult for Me?” (Jeremiah 32:27) The risen Christ still works “above and beyond all that we ask or imagine” (Ephesians 3:20). As part of His body, believers can expect His active involvement in daily needs, crises, and gospel witness. Living in Expectant Faith • Anchor your confidence in God’s character revealed in Scripture, not in fluctuating circumstances. • Pray boldly in Jesus’ name, knowing He invites partnership (John 14:12-14). • Offer “a right hand” of faith—step forward, speak healing, give practical help, trusting God to supply power. • Celebrate answered prayer publicly, just as the healed man did, to stir faith in others (Acts 3:8-10). Scriptural Reminders that Bolster Trust • Mark 10:27 — “With man this is impossible, but not with God. All things are possible with God.” • James 5:14-16 — God still heals through prayer and anointing. • Psalm 103:2-3 — He “forgives all your iniquities, heals all your diseases.” • Acts 4:29-30 — Early believers prayed for fresh signs and wonders; God answered. Acts 3:7 stands as a timeless call to reach out in faith, confident that the same Lord who strengthened a lame man’s ankles can still unleash miraculous power in our lives today. |
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