Give What You Have

So as you know I am reading in the book of Acts. This morning I started chapter 3 and the very first story is the one about the beggar at the gate called Beautiful. Now I've read this story before, multiple times, and I've heard it used in sermons, but when I read it this morning something new jumped off the pages. When Peter and John looked at the man this is what they said, "Silver or gold I do not have, but what I have I give to you. In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, walk."

The words 'but what I have I give to you' jumped right off the page at me. I felt my spirit wondering am I giving what I have? You see just like Peter and John you may not have money that you can give out or use to buy people things, but you do have a smile that can brighten someones day. You do have the ability to have a good attitude and be nice to someone. You may even have a Jesus who is the conqueror and redeemer, who is the restorer and healer, who gives peace and hope, who gives joy in the midst of any circumstance. You may just have Jesus that you can give to someone.

Today's post isn't some long 12 point message with a ton of creative or profound thoughts that will blow your mind. The moral of today's post, give what you have. See if it doesn't make someone's day a little better. Hey it may even make your day better!

~Awaken Us~
Brenna Stanford