Acts 3:1-10
[1]Now Peter and John went up together to the temple at the hour of prayer, the ninth hour.
[2]And a certain man lame from his mother’s womb was carried, whom they laid daily at the gate of the temple which is called Beautiful, to ask alms from those who entered the temple;
[3]who, seeing Peter and John about to go into the temple, asked for alms.
[4]And fixing his eyes on him, with John, Peter said, “Look at us.”
[5]So he gave them his attention, expecting to receive something from them.
[6]Then Peter said, “Silver and gold I do not have, but what I do have I give you: In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, rise up and walk.”
[7]And he took him by the right hand and lifted him up, and immediately his feet and ankle bones received strength.
[8]So he, leaping up, stood and walked and entered the temple with them—walking, leaping, and praising God.
[9]And all the people saw him walking and praising God.
[10]Then they knew that it was he who sat begging alms at the Beautiful Gate of the temple; and they were filled with wonder and amazement at what had happened to him.
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This man was lame, he went and positioned himself at a position that had a high traffic movement of people. Everyday, he would sit there, ask for alms and the passerbys would drop anything for him. Alms are temporary solutions. Most of you are similar to this man, you search for temporary solutions. As a child of God, the most dangerous route that you can take is the route taken by this man. You are always asking for alms, instead of seeking for permanent solutions. What you refer to as problems are not problems, the real problem is the lack of a solution. The biggest problem is lack of ideas ( solution). Whatever you are currently glorifying as a problem has a solution. Your mandate is to look at the solution and forget about what you deem to be problem. Also, the priests would pass him by, this is proof that shows that everyone who is a priest does not carry a solution. Peter gave this man a solution in the Name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth. He introduced what the man lacked the most. A real solution comes from Jesus Christ of Nazareth.
Hebrews 12:2
[2]looking unto Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith, who for the joy that was set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.
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For a longer period you have sought for temporary solutions. You should not search for alms (temporary solutions). You should search for Jesus Christ of Nazareth, who is the Author and Finisher of our faith. The real solution of your problem will only come when you shift your focus unto Jesus Christ of Nazareth. If the meditation of your heart is focused on your problem, your problem will gain momentum and it will drown you. It is not your duty to deal with your problems, give Jesus Christ of Nazareth a chance to solve your problems. The person next to you, will not provide you with any solutions. You should focus your attention on Jesus Christ of Nazareth who is the real solution and the answer. God gave you the solution which is the Book of the Law and it should not depart from your mouth day and night. If you want your life to change forever, change the meditation of your heart and meditate upon the Word of God. Whatever situation in your life you presume to be dead,is not, it only needs Jesus Christ of Nazareth who conquered death. Your problems can change if you only focus your attention at a Higher Force who is Jesus Nazareth. Your life can only change if you shift your focus to Jesus Christ.
Proverbs 9:10
[10]“The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, And the knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.
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To fear God is to give Him reverence (deep respect). The lack of fear of the Lord has made you to be what you are today. What makes you not to fear the Lord is the reason that your focus is not on Jesus Christ of Nazareth, you have many solutions.
Proverbs 3:13-19
[13]Happy is the man who finds wisdom, And the man who gains understanding;
[14]For her proceeds are better than the profits of And her gain than fine gold.
[15]She is more precious than rubies, And all the things you may desire cannot compare with her.
[16]Length of days is in her right hand, In her left hand riches and honor.
[17]Her ways are ways of pleasantness, And all her paths are peace.
[18]She is a tree of life to those who take hold of her, And happy are all who retain her.
[19]The Lord by wisdom founded the earth; By understanding He established the heavens;
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The fear of the Lord gives birth to wisdom. The body of Christ must shift its approach and its focus. It is more profitable to pursue Wisdom by fearing the Lord. You can not meet Jesus Christ of Nazareth and remain the same. Seek wisdom, your life will change. Wisdom will make you to be rich. Anything you desire cannot compare to Wisdom. Wisdom is better than any of your heart's desires. With wisdom comes along riches, honour and long life. Prayer will never make you rich but wisdom will. What brings honour to one is. Never underestimate the power of wisdom. If you receive Wisdom you can create anything that is amazing.
James 1:5-7
[5]If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all liberally and without reproach, and it will be given to him.
[6]But let him ask in faith, with no doubting, for he who doubts is like a wave of the sea driven and tossed by the wind.
[7]For let not that man suppose that he will receive anything from the Lord;
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If your faith is placed on Jesus Christ of Nazareth only, you will ask for wisdom and you will receive it. Only those who place their faith on Jesus Christ will receive wisdom. If your faith is wavering, no matter how much you pray you will not receive any answers from God.
Amen