“Why do you stare at us as if by our own power or godliness we had made this man walk?” Acts 3:12
This verse confronts us with a profound and humbling truth: healing is a gift from God. It flows not from our power, not from our holiness, but solely from His grace. Our righteousness and discipline are valuable, yes — but only His divine hand can spark true miracles.
The passage is the story Peter and John when they encountered a man who had been lame from birth, begging at the temple gate called Beautiful. When he asks them for money, Peter responds with faith and boldness, saying, “Silver or gold I do not have, but what I do have I give you. In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, walk.” Immediately, the man was healed, leaping up and praising God. This miraculous healing draws a crowd, amazed by what they’ve witnessed. Peter then addressed the crowd in our text.
We often fall into a subtle trap, thinking that if we’re “good enough” or “holy enough,” then somehow God is bound to act on our behalf. Or we feel that we must prove our worthiness for a miracle. But let’s be clear: healing and miracles are not bound by our efforts. They come from His love and glory alone. They are rooted in His goodness, not in our perfection.
The truth is simple, so simple it’s almost hard to accept: God always wants you healed. He longs for you to be whole, not because you’ve earned it, but because He loves you. Faith is simply trusting that He wants this for you — not because of your perfection, but because of His unfailing love. Yes, sickness and unanswered prayers may come, but that’s not where our faith should falter. My conviction is unshaken: God loves me deeply, and He desires my healing and freedom, always!
As Acts 3:6 says, “So the man gave them his attention, expecting to receive something from them.” That expectancy is key. When we believe in His love, we are free to expect His goodness. Don’t rely on your efforts, your faithfulness, or your perfection — rely on Him. Let your faith be an open invitation for His love to heal, restore, and uplift, in His timing and for His glory. His love is enough!
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