But Peter said, "I have no silver and gold, but what I do have I give to you. In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, rise up and walk!" (Acts 3:6)
Have you found yourself asking God for something you can only think of? Often, our prayers are shaped by what we see, what we lack, and what we believe is possible for us. We ask for what feels urgent, immediate, and practical. Yet there are times when God desires to give us something far greater than what we know to ask for.
In Acts 3, Peter and John were on their way to the temple when they met a man who had been lame from birth. Every day he was placed at the temple gate to beg for money from those who passed by. When he saw them, he expected to receive coins, just enough to survive another day. Instead, 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.” In that moment, the man received something far beyond his expectation. Strength filled his legs, and he stood and walked, praising God.
This passage reminds us that God is not limited by what we expect. We often measure ourselves by our resources, abilities, or confidence, and when these feel small, we assume we have little to offer. Yet God works through hearts that trust Him. Peter did not offer what he did not have; he offered what he carried within him — faith in Christ and obedience to God. Through that simple act of faith, God revealed His power.
Like the lame man, we sometimes ask God only for what we can imagine. We ask for relief, while God desires restoration. We ask for provision, while God desires transformation. The man asked for coins for a single day, but God gave him healing that changed his entire life. In the same way, God often works beyond the limits of our expectations.
Today, you may feel that you have little to give. You may feel weak, unprepared, or unnoticed. But if Christ lives in you, you carry something of eternal value. Your faith, your prayer, your kindness, and your obedience can become instruments through which God works in the lives of others. God is not asking you to give what you do not have. He is asking you to offer what He has already placed in your life.
When you feel empty, remember that God’s strength is made perfect in weakness. What seems small in your hands can become powerful when placed in His hands. The question is not how much you have, but whether you are willing to give yourself fully to Him.
Lord, when I focus on what I lack, help me to remember who You are in me. Teach me to trust that Your power is greater than my limitations. Help me to offer what You have already given me, and use me for Your glory. Amen.