HEALING THE LAME BEGGAR: POWER IN ACTION - A FAITH BASED HUMANITARIAN AND EVANGELICAL ORGANISATION

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TITLE: WHAT IS NEXT AFTER THE RESURRECTION?

DAY 8 OF 14 SERIES (FRIDAY 13TH APRIL, 2024)

TOPIC: Healing the Lame Beggar: Power in Action

AUTHOR: MARY LAWRENCE-DOKPESI

SCRIPTURE:

“Then Peter said, ‘Silver or gold have I none; but such as I have give I thee: In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth rise up and walk.’” (Acts 3:6)

Healing the Lame Beggar: Power in Action

Reflection:

As Peter and John head towards the temple, a familiar sight greets them – a lame beggar by the gate. Their hearts, ablaze with the Holy Spirit, see beyond his physical limitations. The air crackles with anticipation. Peter, a conduit of divine power, utters the life-changing words: “In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, rise up and walk!” Imagine the energy coursing through him, a tangible connection to the miraculous. The impossible happens. The man, invigorated by a force far greater than himself, throws off the shackles of his infirmity, leaping and praising God. This isn’t mere coincidence; it’s the resurrected Christ working through his disciples. This miracle isn’t just for them; it’s a tangible reminder that even in the ordinary, the extraordinary can erupt.

Benefits:

Faith in Action: The apostles’ act of faith demonstrates the power of the Holy Spirit to work through us.
Hope for Healing: This miracle is a beacon of hope, reminding us that God can heal – physically, emotionally, and spiritually.
Power Beyond Limitations: We are not confined by our circumstances. Through faith, we can rise above challenges and embrace the possibilities God offers.

Prayer:

Dear God, ignite the flame of faith within us. Grant us the courage to act on your will, to be instruments of your healing touch in the world. May we rise above limitations and embrace the extraordinary power you offer. Amen.

Further Readings: Acts 4:31; Mark 2:1-12; Romans 15:13

Action Plan:

Reflect on a situation where you felt limited. Pray for God’s empowering presence to guide you.
Consider someone in need of healing. Offer a prayer of support and reach out with a kind gesture.
Share this story of hope with someone who might need encouragement.

Mary Lawrence-Dokpesi

Mary Lawrence-Dokpesi was born in Nigeria to Patrick Abuda Obeakemhe and Juliana Fatimatu Obeakemhe, both from Ogbona Town. With a master’s degree in law, she was called to the bar at the age of twenty-two, and she is currently the principle partner of the law firm Mary Lawrence-Dokpesi & Associates. She is also the founder of two philanthropic organizations: the Living Waters Mission and the Rose Croix Foundation. In addition to law, Lawrence-Dokpesi was drawn to spiritual pursuits at an early age, having begun studying philosophy, theology, chaplaincy, and spirit therapy by the age of eighteen. Inspired by her spiritual calling, she has produced ten intensively researched manuscripts on spiritual matters. Although Understanding the Spiritual was the last to be written, it is the first to be published. Lawrence-Dokpesi is a mother and a wife living in the city of Abuja, Nigeria.