June 20 — "Expect More: Faith That Leaps "

 

 Today's Reading: Acts 3

Oh, the things we would have seen! Imagine standing in the temple courts that day—you’ve walked past the lame beggar at the Beautiful Gate countless times. His outstretched hand is a familiar sight, a fixture of daily life. But today? Something is different.

A commotion stirs. You turn—and there he is. Not sitting. Not begging. But walking! No—leaping—laughing, praising God with uncontainable joy! Acts 3:9-10 tells us the crowd was filled with wonder and amazement. They had seen this man crippled from birth, reliant on the kindness of strangers. But now? In an instant, his entire life had changed. This was no illusion. It was the undeniable power of Jesus at work!

The beggar had expected coins, but Peter and John had something far greater to give. “I don’t have any silver or gold for you. But I’ll give you what I have. In the name of Jesus Christ the Nazarene, get up and walk!” (Acts 3:6). Immediately, his feet and ankles were strengthened. He didn’t shuffle. He didn’t stumble. He leapt! His healing was complete, instant, and unmistakably public. This miracle declared one absolute truth—Jesus was alive, and His power was still transforming lives!

But how often do we settle for less than what God wants to give? The beggar sought temporary relief, yet Jesus gave him a permanent transformation. And don’t we do the same? We ask God to fix a problem when He wants to change our whole lives. We pray for financial provision, but He wants to teach us wise stewardship and unshakable trust. We ask for deliverance from trials, but He wants to refine our faith and grow is more into Christ-likeness.

What if, instead of viewing challenges as barriers, we saw them as divine setups—holy ground for God’s power to be revealed? Too often, we see life’s difficulties as roadblocks, setbacks, or evidence that something has gone wrong. We pray for them to be removed, wishing for smoother paths and easier days. But throughout Scripture, God’s greatest demonstrations of power happened because of obstacles, not in spite of them.

So, where in your life are you settling for “silver and gold” when God wants to give you something greater? Are your prayers small when He’s calling you to expect full transformation? It’s time to start asking boldly! Trust that God is still in the business of restoration. Like the lame man, don’t just walk—leap! Praise Him openly for what He’s done, and let others see His power alive in you. Jesus is alive, and His power is still transforming lives!

May the Lord awaken your faith to expect more than you’ve ever imagined. May He lift you from where you’ve been and set your feet on solid ground. May you walk, leap, and rejoice in His power, knowing He is still working miracles today.