WE SPEAK POWERFUL WORDS

Proclamation:

“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, walk.’” Acts 3:6 (NIV)

Explanation:

After the death, burial, resurrection, and ascension of Jesus, The Christ, and after they had received The Holy Spirit, Peter and John were on their way to the temple.  A lame man outside of the temple gates asked them for some money. (Acts 3:1-3)  This verse is Peter’s response to the lame man.  Jesus had told them that that they would receive power when they received The Holy Spirit. (Acts 1:8)  Peter spoke “in the name of Jesus” and through the power of The Holy Spirit the lame man “jumped to his feet and began to walk.” (Acts 3:8)

 Application:

Believers were not saved just to sit back and do nothing.  We were also given power when we received The Holy Spirit of God.  We are to tell people about our Lord and Savior, and to be His witnesses. (Acts 1:8)  We may not be able to lay our hands on people and heal them but we have the power to help people.  Our words and our prayers are powerful.  We can share The Word of God with people and help them.  Helping is not always about giving someone money.  Peter helped the lame man but he did not give him any money.  (Acts 3:6)  We are empowered to speak to people in such a way as to change their lives through the power of The Holy Spirit.  Our prayers are also powerful.  We can bless others by praying for them in the name of Jesus, by the power of The Holy Spirit, to the glory of God. (John 14:13)  So, be very careful what you say when you speak to people.  Speak to them in a way that will be helpful to them.  Don't just show them the error in their ways.  Help them to see The Way, The Truth, and The Life. (John 14:6)