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One afternoon, Peter and John went to the temple to pray and met a man who had been lame since birth (vv. 1–2). Every day, he sat at the gate asking for money, but Peter told him, “I don’t have silver or gold, but what I do have I give you. In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, get up and walk!” (v. 6). Peter helped him up, and immediately the man’s legs were healed. He began walking, leaping, and praising God as the people watched in amazement (vv. 7–10).
Seeing the crowd gather, Peter used the miracle to point everyone to Jesus. He explained that the man was healed not by their own power, but through faith in Jesus’ name (v. 16). Peter reminded them that they had rejected and killed the Author of life, but God raised Him from the dead (vv. 14–15). He urged them to repent and turn to God, so their sins could be forgiven and times of spiritual refreshing could come from the Lord (vv. 19–20). Peter showed how the prophets, including Moses and Abraham, had foretold these days and that God’s promise of blessing through Jesus was meant for all nations (vv. 22–26).
🌀 Reflection:
Where do you need to trust the power of Jesus’ name instead of your own strength? (vv. 6, 16). Ask God to remind you that true change—whether healing, forgiveness, or courage—comes through faith in Him alone.
💬 Mission Challenge:
Like Peter and John, take time this week for the one person God puts in your path (v. 7). Listen to their need, pray for them, and point them to Jesus. You never know how one act of care might open a door for someone to know Christ.
Just Keith Harris 
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