MOVING ON
Peter and John looked at him intently, and Peter said, “look at us!” (Acts 3:4)
When it is time, it is time. Do you ever find a time when it is time to change your mind or get on with something else, but it is easier said than done? Then once you do, it is so good!
We know that once Holy Spirit came, He made a change. It had been difficult waiting. No doubt there were moments of discouragement and thoughts about going back to where they were before, but they would snap back and press on.
Now things just started rolling. Peter preached boldly, bunches of people joined them, and miracles were happening. Within the group, it was good. Now Peter and John went to the temple and there was the crippled man sitting where he always was. They may have passed by him before with Jesus, but they never stopped, because Jesus never stopped.
Now, the man speaks to them and asks them to give him money. It may be that at the same time they were looking at him intently, they heard Jesus saying, “you heal him,” like Jesus said when He told them to feed the people. Of course, we don’t know what they were thinking, we only know what they said. “Forget the gold, get up and walk.” Not exactly in those words, I know. That encounter opened a whole new door.
New doors are opening for you and me as well. Every day is a new opportunity. So, we move on, right! We just finished an election and for most believers, it was a good start! Now we need to continue to pray and believe and stand. We are not exactly loved by everyone, but we are loved by God. Don’t stop believing and pressing for righteousness to have His way. Be bold, be strong, for the Lord thy God is with you.
The next thing Peter and John knew, they were under arrest. What was their next move? With the guidance of Holy Spirit, they made things worse. They made people madder. Still, there was a lot of joy, as they told the people what God was doing.
Don’t you just love when you are in the presence of God. We can experience joy and apprehension at the same time. We feel strong and weak as we enjoy Him and at the same time realize what He is leading us into. We wonder how it will work, but at the same time we know by faith that it will work. Don’t be afraid to say what Holy Spirit leads you to say.
We might be cheered and jeered, but it is ok. God is with us. If it takes a strange turn, we have to negotiate that corner, if we keep moving closer to God we have confidence. If we hesitate, we may run into a wall of doubt! Even then, move on!
Peter and John could have kept their mouths shut, but instead, they explained that they had to listen to God. I can’t help it if people think I am wrong about what I prayed for and thanked God for in our recent election. We needed this outcome, and I will not be stilled by what is said. I will continue my course. I will keep praying and moving with God for the good of the nation and the world. The world needs Jesus! Yes, the world needs Jesus.