Healing

"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.”  7And 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

Peter and John, on their way to morning prayer, meet a beggar asking for alms. Peter straightway tells the man that he has no money but, he can give him what he knows is better for the man. He then commands the man to be healed and he and John lift the man up who is now able to jump, run and walk. A miracle. The question is, could you or I do this under similar situations. I mean, it can be a daily occurrence when we see people begging in the streets, many disabled. Could we do that? Would we do that, is probably the question?

What is the difference between us and Peter? Was Peter sure that he could offer healing to this man, or did he have doubt in his heart? Peter was 100% sure; would we be that sure? It's very doubtful. Peter used something very different to what we would do. For one thing, he didn't stand and give a lengthy prayer to God asking for healing. He addressed the situation instead. But he didn't use the normal term 'In Jesus' name.' He said, 'In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth. The reason he did this was because the name Jesus or Joshua, Yeshua, was widely used in that land and still is today. Peter used the name that carried the authority, the name that that carried the title 'Messiah -The Anointed One'.' 

The difference between Peter and ourselves, is that he lived in a state of expectancy, which is a breeding ground for a miracle and manifestation. He spoke God's word with authority and didn't doubt the outcome one bit. Like Jesus, when Peter spoke, the Holy Spirit went into action. It is the same spirit that we have but, it carries a biblical hope, something we may lack at such times. Not everyone who is prayed for is healed, this is true but this shouldn't prevent us praying for the sick. However, we need that biblical hope; that attitude of assurance that brings the Holy Spirit into action. Could it be that many churches or individuals don't have much success where healing is concerned because of this lacking? It's food for thought.

Notice how Peter and John reacted to the man:

(1)  Get their attention. This is what Peter did when he said, 'Look at me.'

(2)  Give them the name that is greater than their problem

(3). Give them a hand up

Jesus has already given us the authority Mark 16:14-18, so let's get some people healed, saved and given a new life.

If you don't know Jesus or, have fallen away, why not say this prayer right now:

'Lord Jesus, I have sinned and I ask you to forgive me and be my Lord and Saviour. Please come into my heart, fill me with Your Spirit and give me a brand new start today.

In Jesus' Name. Amen'

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