How can believers today apply the faith shown in Acts 14:10? The Scene in Lystra “and in a loud voice Paul called out, ‘Stand up on your feet!’ At that, the man jumped up and began to walk.” (Acts 14:10) Unpacking the Faith Displayed - Paul believed, without wavering, that Jesus still heals. - The crippled man listened, believed, and acted instantly. - God confirmed His Word with a visible, physical miracle, showing that the written record is trustworthy and literal. Timeless Truths for Today - Christ’s authority has not diminished (Hebrews 13:8; Matthew 28:18). - Faith hears the Word, trusts it, and responds (Romans 10:17; James 2:17). - God delights to honor faith that rests on His unchanging promises (Mark 11:22-24). Practical Ways to Walk in This Faith • Read Scripture daily, accepting every word as historically accurate and divinely authoritative. • When God’s Word speaks to a need—physical, emotional, financial—choose to stand on it before any visible evidence appears. • Speak Scripture aloud over your situation, just as Paul spoke aloud to the crippled man. • Refuse to entertain unbelief; replace doubt with verses that affirm God’s power (Psalm 103:2-3; Isaiah 53:5). • Act in obedience: take the first step that corresponds to the promise you believe, even if it feels risky. • Surround yourself with believers who also accept the literal truth of God’s Word; faith grows in a climate of agreement (Matthew 18:19-20). • Give God public glory when He answers, strengthening others’ faith (Acts 3:16). Scripture Reinforcements - “He sent His word and healed them and delivered them from their destructions.” (Psalm 107:20) - “Whatever you ask in My name, I will do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son.” (John 14:13) - “Let us hold resolutely to the hope we profess, for He who promised is faithful.” (Hebrews 10:23) Encouragement to Stand Up Because the Bible records real events with perfect accuracy, believers today can confidently imitate the faith of Acts 14:10—hearing the Word, believing it, speaking it, and acting on it—expecting the same living Lord to move with power. |
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