Scripture to Read: Acts 3:1–6
God loves to carry out His work through us. We know God has called us to His work because He confirms it over and over again in His Word. We should never ask if we are called to serve in God’s Kingdom. But what we should ask God is that He not let us miss the work He has for us to accomplish each day. In Acts 3:1–6, we see Peter and John on their way to the temple to pray. We also read about the man who had been lame since birth. We know this lame man was well known since he had gone to this exact spot at the temple gate for years. God had a work for Peter and John to accomplish. Peter and John knew they were going to pray, but they also knew they did not want to miss any opportunities to be used for God’s Kingdom and glory. God wants us ready to serve Him as well; that is why we should always pray Colossians 4:3–4, asking God to open up opportunities to be used by Him. Peter and John knew the lame man would ask them for alms (donation, gift), but Peter and John did not have any financial gifts to offer. They only had what they knew God alone could provide. Since God had been performing miracles through the apostles (Acts 2:43), Peter said, “what I do have I give to you: In the name of Jesus Christ the Nazarene—walk!” We must offer people what we have from God, a life-saving relationship with Christ.
Challenge & Application
· What did God teach you today about His call on your life to serve Him for His glory?
· How are you currently serving our Lord, and how are you prepared for the opportunities God gives you to serve?
Don’t forget to pray using the A.C.T.S. (Adoration, Confession, Thanksgiving, Supplication) method!