ACTS 3:7-8 Taking him by the right hand, he helped him up, and instantly the man’s feet and ankles became strong. 8He jumped to his feet and began to walk. Then he went with them into the temple courts, walking and jumping, and praising God.
The servant of the Lord will have the faith to expect God to do the supernatural thing. So he will confidently, by faith call the lame person to walk. It is also the servant of God who will do what he can with the resources he has to increase the faith of those around him. Sometimes our faith is all that is necessary for God to work on behalf of another. Here Peter took the lame man by the hand and helped him to get up. We also see this in the story of Tabitha.
LUKE 8:49 While he was still speaking, someone from the ruler's house came and said, “Your daughter is dead; do not trouble the Teacher any more.” 50 But Jesus on hearing this answered him, “Do not fear; only believe, and she will be well.” 51 And when he came to the house, he allowed no one to enter with him, except Peter and John and James, and the father and mother of the child. 52 And all were weeping and mourning for her, but he said, “Do not weep, for she is not dead but sleeping.” 53 And they laughed at him, knowing that she was dead. 54 But taking her by the hand he called, saying, “Child, arise.” 55 And her spirit returned, and she got up at once. And he directed that something should be given her to eat. 56 And her parents were amazed.
We are God's person on the scene. We are not the manufacturers of the power of God but we are indeed the distributors. Our faith exhibited on behalf of others will give occasion for the power of God to manifest and meet needs on earth. By faith if we point people in need to Jesus he will meet those needs, and ministry will take place.
The definition of Ministry is when God's resources meet human needs through loving channels. warren weirsbe
to the Glory of God
APPLICATION
To be an available vessel of the Power of God to flow to those I find in need and to do so in a loving manner.
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One of the most effective ways to allow the Word of God to affect your life is to study it inductively. That is what this blog is all about. Typically one verse per day will be mined for insight and then followed up with how I plan to implement that insight practically. My prayer is that in some way you find this useful in your journey and that it may impact you positively. -G
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