Believe and be Expectant

'Then Peter said, "silver and gold I do not have, but what I do have, I give you. In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, rise up and walk". And he took him by the right hand and lifted him up and immediately his feet and ankle bones received strength.'   Acts 3 6 - 7 NKJV

This man had been lame from birth and daily he had to be carried to the temple gate where he would beg. I want you to see two things here:

(1)  In verse 4 - 5 Peter told the man who was trying to beg from them, to, "Look at us." Therefore the lame man gave Peter and John his full attention expecting to receive something from them.
This is the way Jesus wants us to be with Him. Expectant, believing we will receive something from Him. If we don't believe this, we'll receive very little.

(2)  The lame man received far more than he could ever had expected - mobility. After all the years lame, he could now walk and get around without having to depend on others. He received dignity too. He was special and he felt it. This is why he went leaping and praising God. Jesus of Nazareth had done for him, far more than anyone else had.

And He can for you too. Perhaps you may not be lame. However, you may be crushed and feel so alone and hurt. Life may have treated you pretty badly. Jesus can change that. All you have to do is believe and be expectant. Believe that Jesus can make you leap up and shout out with joy.

Whether you're a Christian or not, why not say this prayer with me:

'Lord Jesus, I come to You and ask you to live in my life,
Please forgive my sins and fill me with Your Holy Spirit.
I turn to You now. Amen'.

Now find a bible and join a church where you will be loved and looked after.