Contemplative Bible Reading

Acts 3:6 (New Living Translation)

6 But Peter said, “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!”

This is part of the (hi)story of Peter healing a man who was lame. The man asked for money. Peter didn’t have any money, but what Peter had was miraculous and worth more than money (to some).

Notice what Peter gave: what he had.

Hmmm, I may not have the power of healing. I may not have a million dollars in my pocket. I may not have… lots of things I could list, but I do have what I have and I can give what I have in all circumstances.

I can give:

• A smile.
• A handshake.
• One dollar (or two).
• Hope.
• Love.
• Joy.
• Peace.

And this list can go on and on.

Like Peter, I can give what I have.