Silver And Gold Have I None

In a world obsessed with wealth, sometimes it is bene-ficial to remind ourselves that there are things more precious than money.

The third chapter of Acts begins with a beautiful and touching story. It is about a “certain man lame from his mother’s womb” who is brought daily to the temple gate to beg for alms.

One day two special men, disciples and apostles of the Lord Jesus Christ, come his way. He asks them for money, but to his great surprise he receives something far more valuable than what he was hoping for.

Quoting now: “And Peter, fastening his eyes upon him with John, said, Look on us. And he gave heed to them, expecting to receive something of them. Then Peter said, Silver and gold have I none; but such as I have give I thee: In the name of Jesus of Nazareth rise up and walk. And he took him by his right hand, and lifted him up; and immediately his feet and ankle bones received strength. And he leaping up stood, and walked, and entered with them into the temple, walking, and leaping, and praising God.”

Through an extraordinary miracle a man born with a serious disability was made whole. But I ask you: Is it any less of a miracle to be born whole?

If you currently are penniless--but otherwise are physically and mentally sound--stand up, walk and praise God! You are sufficiently equipped to improve your circumstances in life.