More than Gold

 

Text: Acts 3:3-4 (KJV)

Who seeing Peter and John about to go into the temple asked an alms. And Peter, fastened his eyes upon him with John, said Look on us.

There are opportunities which come our way that we must get ready to express our ability beyond the physical resources. They come as a means for us to express our God endowed gifts. When we are prepared, opportunities come our way to add value to someone. Peter and John had a routine time that became their day of celebration and expression. Beloved, there is something more than silver and gold you carry. A man who was lame from his mother’s womb was relieved from his tough situation by this singular encounter. There are always needs around us, but God has bestowed in us vital skills to be of help. Do not hide it; someone is looking up to you to receive a gift. Like Joseph, he is a dreamer; for Dorcas, she was of good works, including clothing. The society is in dear need of you contributing that gold in you. Give a helping hand to someone today, those feeble feet around you are waiting for you to stretch forth a helping hand and strengthen them with that which is more than gold. We pray those gifts will end up bringing praises to our God and not self-pride, in Jesus name.

 

Peter and John had a personal encounter and not group experience; that is what distinguished them from the other crowds in the temple. We should learn not just render physical needs to people, but to render the help of eternal value which is more than gold.  Peter and John at the beautiful gate had no silver or gold to give to the needy, but realized they have something special. Others have been offering cash, but knowing they have a special gift, they demonstrated what they have. Do not be intimidated by other people's endowment, there is a deposit of God’s gift in you. Romans 8:19 - For the earnest expectation of the creature waiteth for the manifestation of the sons of God.  You can make someone praise God even with your talent today. The world is expecting something from you and it may just be a word of encouragement or a prayer, even laughter can be a gift to someone today. Just by saying, “In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, rise up and walk”, strength came to the feet and ankle bones of the lame man. AMAZING!!! You can prepare yourself now to make a difference and provide value to every encounter with a good impression. Remember, Acts 20:35b - It is more blessed to give than to receive. It brings greater joy when you are on the giving side than on the receiving end. There is a sense of fulfillment in contributing to one in need. John 9:8 - The neighbours therefore, and they which before had seen him that he was blind, said, Is not this he that sat and begged? Those gifts can become an evangelism tool to many and can bring glory to God. Watch out, there are privileges presented daily and may they not pass us by without accomplishing the purpose in Jesus name.

 

PRAYER POINTS:

1) Father, may the gold in me begin to find expression in Jesus name.

2) Oh Lord, help me not to sit on my gift but I dive into opportunities presented before me in Jesus name.

 

ACTION QUOTE: Friends, be intentional in expressing your God given talent to someone today.