Point People to the Lord Jesus!
Rev. Enoch Thompson | February 6 2025 | Acts 3:11-16
KEY VERSE:
By faith in the name of Jesus, this man whom you see and know was made strong. It is Jesus' name and the faith that comes through him that has given this complete healing to him, as you can all see. Acts 3:16 (NIV)
MESSAGE: When our lives have been impacted by the power of the Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ, people who knew us from our previous ways of life or people accustomed to how raw, unsaved human nature operates are surprised to see the difference our new life in Christ makes. The change in the previously lame beggar was evident to all who knew him, and they flocked to him to seek some explanation for the miracle. Peter took the opportunity to inform the crowds about the source of the healing, Jesus and the power of His Name!
We have no choice but to admit to ourselves and declare unto those who question the godly grace of God upon our lives that it is Jesus and His grace that has made us into the wonderful, better and beautiful people we have become. Left to ourselves, we could have become worse than those in the grip of flagrant sin and hopelessness. We must not be ashamed to declare that it Is JESUS AND the POWER OF HIS NAME!
It is Jesus and His grace that abounds to us, Jesus and His love that makes us accepted before the Father, Jesus and His Spirit that quickens our mortal frames and gives us the power to live right. It is Jesus first, last, and always Jesus. When people ask us how we have become unstoppable, let us raise our voices and declare, “IT IS JESUS!”
FEET AND HANDS FOR THE MESSAGE:
Has your encounter with Jesus and His grace and love made any difference in your life? It must. And you must be quick to tell all you meet on your way, “I AM WHAT I AM BY THE GRACE OF GOD, IN THE NAME OF JESUS.”
PRAYER:
Lord Jesus, I am grateful for the difference your Name makes in my life. Because of your grace, I am whole, hearty, and accepted before God. Please help me to tell everyone I meet on my way that you are the source of my transformed life. For your dear Name’s sake, Amen.
THERE SHALL BE SHOWERS OF BLESSING.
SHOWERS! BLESSINGS!!
The 365 DAILY BIBLE READING Day 37: Exodus 1-2 — Israel in Egypt; The Birth of Moses
DAILY word study: STRONG
The word “strong” in Acts 3:16 is derived from the Greek "stereóō" (στερεόω), meaning to make firm, establish, or strengthen. It signifies a complete and lasting transformation, not just a temporary boost of power but a state of being firmly established and unwavering.
Peter boldly proclaimed that the lame man was made strong through faith in the name of Jesus. This act of healing was not merely about restoring mobility but about divine empowerment. It was a visible demonstration that Jesus is alive and still at work through His people. Theologically, this highlights that faith in Christ is not just about survival but about thriving in His strength. The same power that restored the lame man enables believers today to walk in spiritual confidence and fulfil their divine calling.
Reflection:
What areas of your life need God’s strengthening touch? Are you allowing the power of Jesus to establish and sustain you? Faith in His name does more than uplift; it transforms, secures, and empowers for His glory. Step into that strength today and point others to the Lord Jesus.
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