“Then Peter said, “Silver and gold I do not have, but what I have I give you. in the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, walk.” Taking him by the right hand, he helped him up, instantly the man’s feet and ankles became strong.” -Matthew 3:6-7
This was Peter’s response to a crippled man, whom was begging at the gate at the entrance to the temple. What I find interesting about this passage, is that Peter didn’t just encourage this man, he didn’t just speak healing over him, and went on his way…he took this crippled man by the hand and “helped him up.” Notice that it wasn’t until Peter helped him to his feet, that the man’s “feet and ankles became strong.” There is definitley power in prayer, and speaking encouragement, love, and even healing in the name of Jesus, but often times it’s much easier for us to just say things, without putting our words into action. Peter put his words into action. Who is it in your life that you’ve been praying for, or you’ve been talking to, maybe trying to encourage this person through some rough times…but both this person, and God, are waiting for you to reach out your hand and help them up?
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