Saturday, January 8, 2011

Acts 3:2 And a certain man lame from his mother's womb was carried, whom they laid daily at the gate of the temple which is called Beautiful, to ask alms of them that entered into the temple; 3 Who seeing Peter and John about to go into the temple asked an alms...6 Then Peter said, Silver and gold have I none; but such as I have give I thee: In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth rise up and walk. 7 And he took him by the right hand, and lifted him up: and immediately his feet and ancle bones received strength. 8 And he leaping up stood, and walked, and entered with them into the temple, walking, and leaping, and praising God. (KJV)

Isn't it wonderful what God can do?

Acts 3:19 Repent ye therefore, and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out, when the times of refreshing shall come from the presence of the Lord; (KJV)

We should be eager to repent and do what God tells us to in His Word. There are wonderful blessings in obedience.

Luke 10:29 But he, willing to justify himself, said unto Jesus, And who is my neighbour? 30 And Jesus answering said, A certain man went down from Jerusalem to Jericho, and fell among thieves, which stripped him of his raiment, and wounded him, and departed, leaving him half dead... 36 Which now of these three, thinkest thou, was neighbour unto him that fell among the thieves? 37 And he said, He that shewed mercy on him. Then said Jesus unto him, Go, and do thou likewise. (KJV)

A neighbor can be someone besides a person you're acquainted with because they live nearby. It could be someone who would really be helped by your showing mercy to them.

Colossians 4:2 Continue earnestly in prayer, being vigilant in it with thanksgiving; (NKJV)

Remembering to pray is of vital importance. So much of a change for the better can occur because we pray. Always include heartfelt thanksgiving in your prayers. God is worthy of our thanksgiving to Him.

Colossians 4:5 Walk in wisdom toward them that are without, redeeming the time. (KJV)

Walking in wisdom toward those who are lost can be helpful in winning them to Christ, and there is less time available than you think to act on behalf of this.

Colossians 4:6 Let your speech be alway with grace, seasoned with salt, that ye may know how ye ought to answer every man. (KJV)

Everything you say needs to be said with Christlike grace and with suitableness to who you are speaking too.