Sincere Prayer

Then Peter said, "Silver or gold I do not have, but what I have I give you. In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, walk."

(Acts 3:6)

As Peter and John were going to pray, they encountered a crippled beggar at the entrance of the Temple. Not having money, they shared what they could . . . sincere prayer in the power of the name of the Risen Christ!

Many times we have nothing physical to offer someone. Other times, nothing we could give would help. But as a believer in the Living God, we always have Christ to share . . . there is power in His name! Christ still offers salvation to those in need of eternal life. He still offers grace to the humble. He still offers peace in the midst of confusion. He still offers confort in the center of our worst pain. He still offers contentment when there seems to be no answers. . . to those who will accept Him!

Sincere prayer . . . offered for and with one in need still brings results because in Jesus' name there is authority in heaven and earth! But do we have the time . . . the intenstinal fortitude . . . the desire to stand in the gap for those in need? It is one thing to pray privately . . . in our closet, but are we willing to risk our reputation or our friendships to say "Let me share Christ with you."

Everyone needs to have the opportunity to know His power. Later on, facing the Sanhedrin, Peter would repeat this with the local church leaders as they questioned the authority of the disciples:

Salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to men by which we must be saved."(Acts 4:12)

Yes, there is power as we pray. Give others what we possess . . . allow them to experience the Living Savior who still rules and reigns! Sincere prayer changes things!