Beyond Your Comfort Zone

“Then Peter said, ‘Silver or gold I do not have, but what I do have I give you. In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, walk.’ ” – Acts 3:6 Imagine a beggar with a disability arriving at your church every day, asking for help as he has for years. He greets staff on their way into work and is always present on Sundays, making himself known. He has grown accustomed to his circumstances, seemingly content to live on the generosity of others; healing is the last thing on his mind. This was the case for the man at the gate called Beautiful. One seemingly ordinary morning, he took his usual place and began to beg. However, that day brought an unexpected encounter—he crossed paths with Peter and John as they entered the temple. Instead of giving him money, they called on the power of Jesus’ name, laid hands