Request at the Beautiful Gate.

 

Text: Acts 3:6(KJV)

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.

This is a well known story about the beggar at the beautiful gate who is lame from his mother’s womb. It has become a routine as he is carried daily and laid at the gate of the temple asking for alms from people entering the temple but he never enter the temple. But there is a request that brings about balance to our life journey.  Therefore, let’s be careful so we don’t loose our deciding moment for the miraculous because of pattern. And we should be careful to make the right request that will bring about wholeness. The scripture above put him back to the best request of his life and not physical pleasure which will keep him a beggar for life.  Romans 8:26 Likewise the Spirit also helpeth our infirmities; for we know not what we should pray for as we ought ….

Interestingly, Peter and John went to his real need and not temporary satisfaction. The question is, are we making the right request because oftentimes we ask amiss that is why we don’t receive. James 4:3 Ye ask and receive not because we ask amiss, that ye may consume it upon your request.  But Peter and John perceived the best need that will bring him to the place of destiny fulfillment which is the name of JESUS CHRIST. This is what gave him strength on his feet and ankle bones and he began to walk, leap and praising God. Note that he was no longer at the same location or position but there was a positive shift that ended him in praising God.  God help us to make the right and balance request at the hour of prayer in Jesus name.

PRAYER POINT:

 1. Father, may there be immediate help to every feeble case around me in Jesus name.

Action Quote: Friends, what need do you want to meet – physical or balanced need?