When I read Acts, chapter three, verses 1-9, the first words that pop into my mind are: isn’t it amazing?
What is the first thing that you think when you read the following scripture?
Acts 3
A Lame Man Healed
1 Now Peter and John went up together to the temple at the hour of prayer, the ninth hour. 2 And a certain man lame from his mother’s womb was carried, whom they laid daily at the gate of the temple which is called Beautiful, to ask alms from those who entered the temple; 3 who, seeing Peter and John about to go into the temple, asked for alms. 4 And fixing his eyes on him, with John, Peter said, “Look at us.” 5 So he gave them his attention, expecting to receive something from them. 6 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, rise up and walk.” 7 And he took him by the right hand and lifted him up, and immediately his feet and ankle bones received strength. 8 So he, leaping up, stood and walked and entered the temple with them—walking, leaping, and praising God. 9 And all the people saw him walking and praising God. 10 Then they knew that it was he who sat begging alms at the Beautiful Gate of the temple; and they were filled with wonder and amazement at what had happened to him.
I just finished reading Lee Strobel’s The Ambition. I’ll be posting a full review soon, but, wanted to point out that a series of events occur that’ll blow your mind – just like the above-mentioned scripture. Do miracles, such as described above, occur during modern times? If so, why don’t we hear more about these miracles? Do people keep quiet about these things for a reason?
I beleive miracles do happen. All of the time everyday.
Maybe some miracles people just don’t pay attention to though. For example, if you have been dealing with depression and suicide for 10 years, and then you get prayed for and you never have another depressing or suicidal thought again.
At church the other day, this scripture was brought out..and one thing some people don’t get out of it, is that the man did what he was told. They told him to look at them, and he did.
I think sometimes God tests us to see if we will obey, before we get blessed.
I saw this book at Sam’s Club just yesterday and thought, “I’d really like to read this”! Can’t wait to read your review.
Cindy @ Cindy’s Book Club
@Miss Bible – you bring up a valid point that I missed. Yes, the man did what he was told – he looked at them. Can you imagine, that this story may have had an alternate ending, if the man had not obeyed?
@Cindy – yes, this book is a bit different since they have the miracle healings. I’ll be posting my review either later today or sometime tomorrow (or it might be after that, hard to say.)
I cannot recall hearing about this book. I look forward to learning more about it. Thanks.
– Cecilia –
Exactly. He probably would have been one of those men in the bible that you just hear about one time, and never hear from them again.
All, you can read my review here:
http://ceceliadowdy.blogspot.com/2011/06/ambition-by-lee-strobel.html
Yes, miracles do occur in modern times…why more people don’t discuss them is puzzling because a testimony coupled with the Word can be quite powerful. One fairly easy way of sharing such subjects is by allowing for “praise reports” (aka answered prayers) to be shared during small group Bible studies. For whatever reason, it seems to be a non-threatening way of sharing what God is doing.
@MGalloway,
Excellent point. I’m glad you stopped by and commented.