Peter knew what he carried. “What I do have I give to you.” He carried the authority of Christ. And because he carried it, he could release it. You cannot give what you do not carry. Discipleship begins with walking closely with Jesus — so that when the moment comes, you are not empty-handed. But discipleship does not end with speaking truth. It continues with lifting.

“3 Now Peter and John were going up to the temple at the hour of prayer, the ninth hour.[a] 2 And a man lame from birth was being carried, whom they laid daily at the gate of the temple that is called the Beautiful Gate to ask alms of those entering the temple. 3 Seeing Peter and John about to go into the temple, he asked to receive alms. 4 And Peter directed his gaze at him, as did John, and said, “Look at us.” 5 And he fixed his attention on them, expecting to receive something from them. 6 But Peter said, “I have no silver and gold, but what I do have I give to you. In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, rise up and walk!” 7 And he took him by the right hand and raised him up, and immediately his feet and ankles were made strong. 8 And leaping up, he stood and began to walk, and entered the temple with them, walking and leaping and praising God. 9 And all the people saw him walking and praising God, 10 and recognized him as the one who sat at the Beautiful Gate of the temple, asking for alms. And they were filled with wonder and amazement at what had happened to him.” Acts 3:1-10 (ESV)

When Scripture Walks Into the Room

This week Scripture did not stay on the page.

I sat in Sunday school next to a man who rarely shares. I won’t put his name in the street, but suffice it to say he had injured his foot and had gone through months of grueling treatment. Procedures. Expenses. Pain that would not let up. His job requires him to be on his feet constantly. Every step hurt. Every shift was misery.

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