Silver and Gold I have none

Acts 3:6

But Peter said, “I have no silver and gold, but what I do have I give to you. In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, rise up and walk!”

This is the account of Peter healing a man who was begging for alms at one of the temple gates. Peter let the man know that he had no gold or silver to give, but he did have something better to give to him in the name of Jesus.

When I read this story, my first thought sometimes is to wish that I could do what Peter did there. How wonderful it would be to be able to speak to someone, in the name of Jesus, and see their disease go away or their body healed. It would be awesome to speak words to someone, in the power of God for the glory of God, and see their lives totally changed. Then I remember that this is exactly what God has called all of us to do. No, God has not gifted me to supernaturally physically heal people with a word; but he has called me to speak the words of healing for their souls. Maybe I can not bring healing to someone’s broken body, but God can bring life to dead souls. God has given me something worth far more than the ability to bring physical healing, he has given me, and all who know him, the words of life in the gospel of Jesus Christ.

Lord, I pray that you will remind me that, in the gospel, I have been given more than I could ever ask or imagine. Let me not be envious of the supernatural “Wow!” moments in the scripture. Instead, help me to see that you have given me something far more important. Please help me to share the gospel with all who need to hear it. Please help me to see lives changed and souls saved through the message of Jesus. Help me to be a tool in your hand, and to be a part of your work of growing your kingdom for your glory.