Power in the Name

Commentary on Acts 3:6

But Peter said, “I don’t have silver or gold, but what I do have, I give you: In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, get up and walk!” Acts‬ ‭3‬:‭6‬ ‭CSB‬‬
https://bible.com/bible/1713/act.3.6.CSB

There is a story – perhaps true – about a humble monk walking with a Roman Catholic cardinal at a time in the Middle Ages when the Roman Catholic church was at its zenith of power, prestige and wealth. The cardinal pointed to the opulent surroundings and said to the monk, “We no longer have to say, silver and gold I do not have.” The monk replied, “But neither can you say, In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, rise up and walk.

Reminder: Our power is not in our tools and our treasure, but in the person and work of Jesus.

About Lane Corley

I am - Follower of Jesus Christ - Husband to the beautiful and patient Heather Corley - Father of three. - Church Planter/Church Planting Catalyst for Send Network - When I can, I’m reading, raised bed gardening, and on mission with my church. - Hoping to be helpful.

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