But what I do have

Reading: Isaiah 46-47, Acts 3, and Psalm 35

Scripture: Acts 3:6, But Peter said, “I have no silver and gold, but what I do have I give to you. In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, rise up and walk!”

Thoughts: As an American, even when I was at my poorest, I had access to food, clean water and so sort of roof over my head. We are one of the richest nations in the world, we live in such opulence that we must rent extra space to store our stuff, and we throw our leftover food, or there is food in our homes that spoils because it was unused. Peter and John were dependent on fellow believers to provide them with what they needed. But just like the widow who gave her last pennies, or the widow who provided Elisha with a pancake with the last of their flour and oil, they gave all they had. What do we have? Some of us have the financial abilities to give and share, and others may only be able to serve and give what God has given to them. Yet we are all called to give and share God’s love and the Gospel. What are you going to do with what you have?

Prayer: All mighty God, Prince of peace, I thank you that you do own the cattle on a thousand hills. I thank you for giving us access to your storehouses and your power. You have granted us the authority to raise and to tear down. I ask that you help me to steward the blessings that you have given me well that I can glorify you with that which you have given me. I ask for the wisdom to walk in your way. I ask that you help me get out of my own way so that I may serve you better.