Day 39: Now Peter & John
Word:
Acts 3.1 Now Peter and John were going up to the temple at the ninth hour, the hour of prayer.
Daily Devotional:
The vision of 40 Days of Devotion is to help you build a life-giving devotional life. But how do we have a devotional life that is not just life-giving, but also life-long? One of the secrets to cultivating this type of devotional life is to find friends (your Peter and John) to walk this out together with.
Scriptures For Today:
As you read today's Scriptures, read slowly and attentively, allowing the Holy Spirit to speak to you as you meditate on His Word.
Acts 3.3-10 Now Peter and John were going up to the temple at the ninth hour, the hour of prayer. And a man who had been lame from his mother’s womb was being carried along, whom they used to set down every day at the gate of the temple which is called Beautiful, in order to beg alms of those who were entering the temple. When he saw Peter and John about to go into the temple, he began asking to receive alms. But Peter, along with John, fixed his gaze on him and said, “Look at us!” And he began to give them his attention, expecting to receive something from them. But Peter said, “I do not possess silver and gold, but what I do have I give to you: In the name of Jesus Christ the Nazarene—walk!” And seizing him by the right hand, he raised him up; and immediately his feet and his ankles were strengthened. With a leap he stood upright and began to walk; and he entered the temple with them, walking and leaping and praising God. And all the people saw him walking and praising God; and they were taking note of him as being the one who used to sit at the Beautiful Gate of the temple to beg alms, and they were filled with wonder and amazement at what had happened to him.
Luke 10.1 Now after this the Lord appointed seventy others, and sent them in pairs ahead of Him to every city and place where He Himself was going to come.
Proverbs 27.17 Iron sharpens iron, So one man sharpens another.
Worship:
Prayer:
Jesus, I love you. Today, let me be a pure hearted dwelling place for Your Spirit. Would you show me the friends You have called me to walk with in cultivating my devotional life
Listen & Obey:
Spend two minutes in silent, listening prayer. Write down what you sense the Holy Spirit speaking to you. Here are some prompts to assist you:
Lord, what do You want to speak to me from these passages of Scripture as I start my day?
How do You want me to apply this truth today?
Who do I need to share this with today?