IT IS NOT ABOUT YOUR GODLINESS!
This man was lame from birth and begged for money every day at the well-known gate called beautiful. When Peter and John came by "Peter said, “Silver or gold I do not have, but what I do have I give you. In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, walk.” Taking him by the right hand, he helped him up, and instantly the man’s feet and ankles became strong. He jumped to his feet and began to walk. Then he went with them into the temple courts, walking and jumping, and praising God." Acts 3:6-8
As soon as this happened, people started coming from all over to look at this man who was healed and who was still clinging to Peter and John. As the amazed and perplexed crowd grew, Peter addressed them and said a very important statement! Look at this –
Acts 3:12,16 When Peter saw this, he said to them: “Fellow Israelites, why does this surprise you? Why do you stare at us as if by our own power or godliness we had made this man walk? By faith in the name of Jesus, this man whom you see and know was made strong. It is Jesus’ name and the faith that comes through him that has completely healed him, as you can all see.
God is not looking for your godliness to determine whether he will do great things through you or not – he is looking for your faith! In the kingdom of God, it's all about the heart and what we believe! God is desperately wanting you and me to believe in what he has said about himself and his provision for us through the blood of Jesus. Will you believe him today? Trust me on this one …