Summary: Recently I heard a story of a group of Christ followers who went into a small village in a primitive area to share the Good News. In this village, they discovered a home where a woman couldn’t walk. After much prayer she began to hobble back and forth across her living room. This miracle was witnessed by a crowd of curious villagers who had gathered in the doorway. But the story gets better! The woman walking was not the only miracle! The believers then turned to the small crowd and shared the Good News of Jesus Christ. These followers of Christ took advantage of a situation where God showed His power. Groups frequently form when something out of the ordinary occurs. You have seen it with street performers or street musicians. Everyone is curious! Jesus says in the Bible, “As you go, preach this message: The kingdom of heaven is near. Heal the sick, raise the dead, cleanse those who have leprosy, drive out demons.” Don’t be afraid of the power of prayer. Encourage people around you to trust that God will answer prayer for the sick, the poor, or those going through hard times. And as He does, let’s use the situation to draw people’s attention to Jesus.
