Me and My Shadow

By Sandra Rhynes

“Me and My Shadow”
ACTS 5: 15
Insomuch that they brought forth the sick into the streets, and laid them on beds and couches, that at the least the shadow of Peter passing by might overshadow some of them.
That Peter, he was a different individual. He could walk on water. He could lay hands on the sick and they were healed. Even his shadow healed them. He could preach the gospel and thousands of people came to Christ. There were so many people that needed healing that they laid the sick on beds and couches. They just lined them up, hoping even Peter’s very shadow would go over them as the sun shone. The sick had that much confidence in Peter. Multitudes of people came from other cities as well. Can you imagine! All that came were healed…ALL! There were many signs and wonders done among the people. In fact Peter was just a fisherman that answered the call of Jesus on his life. He was no different from you and me. Soooo…how did Peter walk on water, how did Peter heal the sick, what made multitudes believe when Peter preached? He had been with Jesus Christ the Son of the Living God! Peter answered the call. Even though earlier he had denied Christ. He loved Jesus with his very life. Yes, Peter messed up. Peter repented—obeyed—then—said “ yes Lord.” Have you been with Jesus enough that others can see Jesus in you? Have you been with Jesus enough that just your shadow heals? I don’t know about you, but, my shadow has not healed anyone yet. All the people that are healed, all the people that are saved, all of the miracles that are done are in fact from the One and Only—Jesus Christ. Knowing that He alone is the Power and all of these things are done by Him---then--what about Peter or me or you? The Lord still works through His people. We are His hand extended. The difference is some saints of God are fearful. Then you have some that don’t want to say yes to the Lord for their calling. They want to be just close enough to Jesus to feel good and do their duty. I challenge you to stay in tune with Jesus long enough to hear your calling. It is time that we as Christian people step up to the plate and be the “Peters” of our age. Stay in the presence of Jesus and obey His voice. Jesus will do the same for you as he did for Peter and the other apostles. Listen to His voice and trust Him. The congregation of today is just as needy as the ones back then. “Greater works shall ye do.”

Lord and Savior, I come to you on bended knee, show me the way. Show me my calling. Give me the same boldness that Peter had. I say yes to You, Lord. I love You with my very life. Amen