He’s still the same Lord
And Peter said to him, “Aeneas, Jesus the Christ heals you. Arise and make your bed.” Then he arose immediately. Acts 9:32
When I was younger, I remember someone saying that healing and miracles ended with the apostles, that the twelve who walked with Jesus were the only ones who could perform signs and wonders after His ascension. Because I hadn’t yet studied God’s Word for myself, I believed what I heard.
As I grew older, I had faith in God for salvation and provision, but I stopped short of believing Him for anything beyond what seemed possible. When someone became sick or faced a life-threatening illness, I didn’t know how to pray beyond “God’s will be done.” I believed healing was rare, if it happened at all.
But then I heard a testimony of someone I knew who had been miraculously healed from a terminal diagnosis. That moment shook my belief system. Maybe miracles hadn’t stopped. Maybe Jesus still healed. From then on, I began to pray differently. I stopped trying to figure out if someone “deserved” healing or had faith to be healed and started to trust in the power of God’s Word and the force of the name of Jesus.
In Acts 9, we read about Peter telling a paralyzed man, “Jesus the Christ heals you.” He didn’t ask for the man’s credentials. He didn’t pray a long prayer. He simply declared healing in the name of Jesus and immediately, the man stood up.
Notice Peter didn’t take credit. The healing wasn’t about Peter’s status, it was about Jesus. That’s consistent throughout the New Testament. Whether it was Paul, John, Ananias, or anyone else, the miracles always came through the name and power of Jesus, not through personal worthiness or human effort.
Here are some ways that we can practically apply this in our lives today:
- Speak the Word with Confidence – Begin declaring God’s promises over your life. Scriptures like Isaiah 53:5, Psalm 103:2-3, and Mark 11:23-24 remind us of His healing power.
- Pray in the Name of Jesus – When you pray, don’t rely on your own ability. Speak His name with authority. Miracles come from Him, not us.
- Encourage Others Boldly – Just like Peter, you can speak life and healing to others. Don’t wait for the perfect conditions, share your faith and trust that God will do the rest.
- Recall What He’s Already Done – Build your faith by remembering past victories. If God has come through before, He can do it again.
- Stay in the Word – Feed your spirit daily with the truth of who Jesus is. Faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the Word of God (Romans 10:17).
You don’t have to wait for a church service, a special prayer meeting, or a spiritual leader to release God’s power in your life. You already have access to His name and His promises right now. Jesus hasn’t changed, He is the same yesterday, today, and forever (Hebrews 13:8).
Today, I want to encourage you to believe again and ask boldly. Stand on His Word and trust in the name of Jesus. Whether you need healing in your body, restoration in your family, or breakthrough in your circumstances, He is still the same Lord and He’s still working miracles.
Today’s scripture reading: Acts 9:32-43
32 Now it came to pass, as Peter went through all parts of the country, that he also came down to the saints who dwelt in Lydda.
33 There he found a certain man named Aeneas, who had been bedridden eight years and was paralyzed.
34 And Peter said to him, “Aeneas, Jesus the Christ heals you. Arise and make your bed.” Then he arose immediately.
35 So all who dwelt at Lydda and Sharon saw him and turned to the Lord.
36 At Joppa there was a certain disciple named Tabitha, which is translated Dorcas. This woman was full of good works and charitable deeds which she did.
37 But it happened in those days that she became sick and died. When they had washed her, they laid her in an upper room.
38 And since Lydda was near Joppa, and the disciples had heard that Peter was there, they sent two men to him, imploring him not to delay in coming to them.
39 Then Peter arose and went with them. When he had come, they brought him to the upper room. And all the widows stood by him weeping, showing the tunics and garments which Dorcas had made while she was with them.
40 But Peter put them all out, and knelt down and prayed. And turning to the body he said, “Tabitha, arise.” And she opened her eyes, and when she saw Peter she sat up.
41 Then he gave her his hand and lifted her up; and when he had called the saints and widows, he presented her alive.
42 And it became known throughout all Joppa, and many believed on the Lord.
43 So it was that he stayed many days in Joppa with Simon, a tanner.
Journal:
- What is one area of your life where you need to see God move in power?
- Write down a promise from God’s Word that speaks to that need and begin declaring it in faith today.
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