You NEED Jesus

When he saw Peter and John about to enter, he asked them for money. Peter looked straight at him, as did John. Then Peter said, "Look at us!" So the man gave them his attention, expecting to get something from them.

Then Peter said, "Silver or gold I do not have, but what I have I give you. In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, walk."

Acts 3:3-6

Most of the time we don't know what's best for ourselves. We go into a situation thinking this will be best and all our thoughts and efforts become tunneled, unable to see or listen to anyone else. In this scripture, the crippled man asked for money (for the profit of someone else) but Peter did something that Jesus had done before, he gave the crippled man something much better, healing.

Through this healing God's glory shone brilliantly. In our lives, we need to pray, meditate & pray some more... all this to enter a state of union with Christ Jesus through the Spirit of God. This will peel away the scales on our own eyes to see where God's working and join in. We will be able to see where our brothers and sisters are really hurting. We will know what to pray for and when carry out God's next step.

In my studies, there's a definite re-emphasis on prayer. God's work really needs to happen through us as we invite Him in. I think about this crippled man and how he was forced to ask people for money. I think about how many years that this man begged for things that wasn't what he really wanted. I imagine the prayers every day as tears flooded his soul... only to never be heard other than God Almighty. Then Peter comes along and sees exactly what his soul needs... Jesus. All he needed was Jesus! Through Jesus, miracles will happen but we must focus on the relationship first and foremost. His will be done in our lives.

Heavenly Father, You are so wonderful and compassionate! Thank You for choosing me to take in another breath, another day; no matter what the circumstances. I'm here because there's a harvest that I'm a part of and You desire my service. I say Yes, LORD; Your servant is listening! I pray for a releasing of my strongholds... free my mind to observe and praise Your creation. Help me to be lead by the Spirit and not by my eyes. I love You, precious Jesus... Amen!