In his Pentecost sermon, Peter mentioned that signs and wonders attestto the coming of God‘s promised Messiah. This passage describing thebelievers in the Early Church speaks of the awe they experience as theywitness signs and wonders performed by the apostles. - P124
Here we see thatthe power of the Early Church is not dependent upon wealth, numbers,or any other earthly authority. It is the name of Jesus alone that is ableto transform lame beggars into joyful worshipers. - P124
Our power to changethe lives of the people around us comes from the very same source ourLord and Savior Jesus Christ. - P124
As we carry out our ministry in light ofthis truth, we will experience God‘s power. - P124
When God moves in power through the name of Jesus, the people whowitness it will naturally respond with wonder and amazement. - P124
We seethis in the reaction of the temple goers when they see the man theyknew to be a lame beggar walking. Only Jesus can bring about thiskind of change in the hearts and lives of people. - P124
Only Jesus can bringhealing and wholeness where there was once brokenness and pain. - P124
Andas others witness the wonder and power of the Spirit of Jesus at work,
their hearts are stirred and their spirits awakened to the possibility thatGod, through Jesus, can bring about changes in their lives as well. - P124
God‘sgrace in Christ truly is amazing! - P124
Lord, only Your Spirit has the power to heal and make me whole. - P124
I ask that Youwould continue to heal me from the inside out, so that I might serve as a witnessto others of Your saving and healing power. In Jesus‘ name, amen. - P124
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