Jesus has returned to heaven, but His power is still at work - even today. Peter's eyes have been fully open. He is walking in full confidence that Jesus' power is alive and well. He has finally understood Jesus' words, "if you have the faith of a mustard seed." And so, in Jesus' name, he heals the beggar.
But he doesn't stop there. Peter is fully living out his calling - to "go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you." This is the second impromptu sermon Peter has given. Notice that he simply speaks the truth. He isn't pulling notecards from his pocket, he doesn't have a rehearsed speech - he simply speaks truth from the heart. How is Peter, a man who just over a month ago denied Jesus and ran away, able to boldly speak in confidence? He believes what his friend and teacher has taught him. It's as simple as that - he is all in.
He also knows the word. He listened to Jesus' teaching and understood. We can have the same confidence. We can speak the same truth. All it takes is believe and understanding. Read the word, study what it says, but most importantly cultivate your relationship with the Lord. Only then will you walk in true confidence.
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