1) What does God expect you to give when serving others? What do you have available?
2) When people look at you, who do they see? Is God’s place in your life apparent to those around you?
3) Why didn’t the people understand that Jesus was the Promised Messiah? How might you miss God’s plan as we look to the future? How can you be more aware of what He is doing around you?
Peter and John didn’t pass by the beggar because they didn’t have any money. Instead, they gave him what they had (3:6). And in fact, this is what he really needed. What we have to offer is even greater than what people are asking for. We have the opportunity to extend them the invitation to meet Jesus.
The people were amazed at the miracle that Peter and John performed. But Peter and John were quick to point out that they had not done anything (3:12). Instead, they pointed the people to Jesus. As we serve among the people, make sure your life is pointing people to Jesus.
While we have the distinct privilege and advantage of looking back on Jesus’ coming into the world, we might miss what He is doing today. It seems like the people of His day should have recognized Jesus as the Promised One. God’s messengers through the ages spoke of the coming Messiah (3:24), but the people didn’t understand all God was doing. Perhaps the lesson for us is to be aware of what God will be doing in the future so we don’t miss it.
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