Please Give a Helping Hand
Rev. Enoch Thompson | February 4 2025 | Acts 3:1-7
KEY VERSE: Taking him by the right hand, he helped him up, and instantly the man's feet and ankles became strong. Acts 3:7 (NIV)
MESSAGE: It is important that we share our faith in God and the blessing it can be to others so that they come to believe in Him and grow in their walk with Him. When we share the truths of the Bible with people, we must reach out to them with any and all the physical and material help they need to embrace the truth and walk in it.
When Peter and John announced what they had, power in the Name of Jesus Christ to command healing for the cripple at their word, Peter did not stop there; he took the beggar by his right hand and helped him to stand up. Remember that this man was lame from birth and had never stood up before. There was sufficient power in the Name of the Lord Jesus, but Peter’s hand in the lame man’s right hand was necessary to bring about God’s wondrous work of restoration.
There are people who need your company, clothing, food, financial support, and your time as they respond to God's bountiful blessings and develop faith towards God through His Word.
FEET AND HANDS FOR THE MESSAGE:
Are there people you know struggling with issues as they seek to respond to the Gospel or walk according to the Word of God? Are you praying for them and, where possible, sharing insights into the Word of God with them? Could you do some physical, practical things to help them get on their feet? Take action!
PRAYER:
Lord Jesus Christ, you came to help me and help me in all ways. Please help me give somebody a helping hand, beginning today and lasting always. For your dear Name’s sake, Amen.
THERE SHALL BE SHOWERS OF BLESSING.
SHOWERS! BLESSINGS!!
The 365 DAILY BIBLE READING Day 35: Genesis 48-49 — Jacob Blesses His Sons
DAILY word study: HELPED
The Greek word used for helped in Acts 3:7 is "krateō" (κρατέω), meaning to take hold of firmly, to strengthen, or to support. This word conveys a forceful grip, indicating Peter’s firm and decisive action in lifting the man up.
Peter didn’t just speak healing—he physically assisted the man in standing up, showing the necessity of pairing faith with action. Theologically, krateō highlights how God’s power works through human participation. Just as Jesus touched and healed many, Peter extended a tangible act of faith. The miracle was not just about healing but about active involvement in another’s breakthrough.
Reflection:
Who in your life needs not just encouragement but a helping hand? Faith isn’t passive—it moves, lifts, and strengthens. Are you willing to be the hand God uses to help someone rise?
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