In this age of pessimism, few believe until they experience, see or taste success. Sure, there will always be individuals with egos, pride or talk a good game, but backing up words is a different story. Confidence is like night and dark, drastically altering the outcome of a day, performance and productivity. Therefore, when a new star is born, why does this surprise so many people?
While the man held on to Peter and John, all the people were astonished and came running to them in the place called Solomon’s Colonnade, Acts 3:11.
High profile and professional coaches tend to be annoyed during press conferences after media members are astonished by one of their players accomplishments. Not privy to all the workouts behind the scenes, athletes in the right system can excel over time. Thus, whenever an average or middle of the road talent comes out of no where, skeptics automatically think, they must be cheating or taking performance enhancing drugs. Though this may true for some, aren’t miracles still possible?
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? – Acts 3:12
As an apprentice of Jesus for three years, Peter witnessed miracles every day. Like an ad campaign, the masses flocked to this man wondering, “what will Jesus do next?” Perhaps this might explain Peter’s reaction to his first public miracle following the Day of Pentecost. Miffed, Peter turns to the crowd gathering at the Colonnade, “why does this surprise you?” Filled with the Holy Spirit, Peter tried to remind those in attendance that with God all things are possible.
If you abide in me, and my words abide in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be done for you, John 15:7.
Reflecting back to his training as a disciple, Jesus urged his followers to stay connected with God. Like a power supply, remaining plugged in enables believers to reach new heights. Therefore, when God answers a prayer, supernaturally provides or does a miracle in your life, don’t be surprised. Ultimately, greater is He who is in you and than the One who is in the world. May this blog strengthen your faith and inspire you to trust in the power of the Lord.
by Jay Mankus
