Let us pray. And Peter said unto him, Aneas, Jesus Christ, make it thee whole. Arise and make thy bed. And he arose immediately. Acts 9:34. I want to thank you, Lord, for all the years that you've loved me and guided me to get me to where I am now. As I stand before others, may my testimony serve as a badge of honor to your goodness and faithfulness to those who love and serve you. Don't let anyone for one moment doubt your faithfulness and goodness when they look at all that you've done in my life. Like Tabitha and Aneas in today's reading, I acknowledge that you have given me the power to speak life into people who have been bedridden and sidelined in life. When I come face to face with these situations, I will activate the same faith that Peter used to heal all those he came in contact with. I will not doubt whether or not it will happen. Instead, I will put my faith in you and watch as your spirit fills them so that you can get the glory. In Jesus' name, Amen. Thank you for praying with me today. Continue listening for an incredible Bible story brought to you by Bibleinnear.

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Bedridden. In our last story, the evil intentions of Saul, the persecutor were by the presence of Jesus himself. As Saul was on the road to drag Christians out of their homes and imprison them, Jesus threw him off his horse and blinded him. For three days, Saul wept in darkness, but his sight was restored and he could see the true light of Christ. Now we follow Peter on his journey to Lida and Joppa. There he visits the bedsides of two specific people, people who would walk again to experience joy, everlasting, inspired by the Book of Acts.

Hello, I'm Pastor Jack Graham with another episode of The Bible in a year podcast. Thanks for joining us. In our previous episode, we heard of Saul's amazing conversion experience on the damascus Road. He was on his way to persecution Christians to take Christians' lives, but Jesus arrested him and took him himself as a brand new believer and follower of the savior. When Saul came face to face with Jesus, the very one that he was persecution, Jesus changed his life forever. This man then embraced his calling to take the gospel to the world. He was a chosen vessel. Today, we'll hear how the Apostle Peter then journeys to take the good news of the risen savior around the world. Filled with God's power, he will bring physical and spiritual healing to the sick and the hurting and the lame and the broken, even restoring one life that had died. In all of it, God's name, the name of Jesus will be glorified as more and more people, multitudes are embracing the message of Jesus Christ. So once again, let's hear our reading from the Book of Acts.

Peter walked the streets of Lida with purpose. The small city was filled with people who were not close to the ministry of Jesus on earth, therefore in need of hearing his gospel. There was a small community of believers there. They ministered among the people, feeding the poor and preaching liberty from the shame of sin. Yet there was a specific need that drew Peter there. A man named Enius was in the city. He was a man in need of a miracle. Enius sat up in his bed looking out the window. The sun peered in through the small space causing rays of afternoon sunshine to fill his bedroom. It was the greatest part of his day. For eight years he had been paralyzed and bedridden. Month after month, Inius would relive the same nightmare of pain and purposeslessness. That was until a stranger peaked in through the door. The man was tall and broad. He held the holy and quiet demeanor of a caring priest, but he wore the tattered clothes of a fisherman. Enius, he asked. Enius gave a curious nod, I am Peter sent by Jesus Christ. It is him who heals you at this moment.

Rise up and make your bed. And immediately, Enius dangled his legs over the side of the bed. With a small leap of faith, he stood to his feet. He leapt for joy and ran outside and all the citizens of Lida rejoiced and came to know Christ. Meanwhile, in the city of Joppa, there was a disciple by the name of Tabitha. Her devotion to the character and ministry of Jesus was staggering and the whole city was blessed because of her. She cared for the sick and lonely. She ministered to the broken hearted, and she did so with joy. She reflected Christ in her city and set an example for what it meant to follow Christ. However, even the pure can be sick. Even the strong can become weak. In the prime of her ministry, Tabitha became ill to the point of death. Her friends washed her lifeless body, tears filled the upper room where she lay. They could not believe that this beautiful soul would be taken from them so quickly. They closed the door to the upper room where Tabitha lay and went downstairs. They wept all night. There was no ceasing to the heartache of death.

Even though Jesus had ridden the final sting of death, they were still filled with sorrow over their loss. That wasn't until a stranger peaked in through the door. The man was tall and broad. He held the holy and quiet demeanor of a caring priest, but he wore the tattered clothes of a fisherman. Is this where Tabitha lays?, the man asks. The friends nodded, skeptical of the man's intentions. I am Peter and I have come to see Tabitha. So they led Peter into the upper room. They had heard of Peter, the Apostle of Jesus. They knew that God was active in his life. They knew that a miracle was not only possible, but probable. Peter closed the door to the upper room. The room was filled with incense to mask the smell of death. Its musk made Peter's lungs feel heavy. Under the dimly lit candlelight, Tabitha could be seen lying on a bed. Peter took a few steps forward and knelt down slowly at her side. He held her hand. It was cold and callous. No doubt she was a woman well-acquainted with hard work. From what Peter had heard, her hands were used to the glory of God.

Peter squeezed her lifeless hand tightly and whispered, Tabitha, arise. The hand Peter held began to squeeze back and color was restored to Tabitha's face and limbs. Her eyes slowly opened to see Peter's smiling face looking back at her. Peter laughed and with tears of joy. The two exchanged a few words, but it was brief since an excited mob of widows and believers stormed to the room. They hugged and kissed her. Words of her healing spread and Tabitha wore her testimony like a banner of God's faithfulfulness.

We begin today's reading in the city of Lida, many miles to the north of Jerusalem. Despite increased persecution and danger for the believers, Peter had not ceased to go from place to place with the gospel message. In Lita, he found a man named Aneas, who had been confined to his bed for eight years. Eight years of pain and suffering. He was stuck in his home with little hope of being made well. But the Lord guided Peter to his house. Peter entered the house and spoke to Aneas saying, Jesus heals you, and told him to get up and make his bed. If you've ever lived in a small town, you know how fast word spreads, and that's exactly what happened in this little town. Everyone knew Aneas was paralyzed and confined to his bed. So when they saw him walking around completely healed, they were amazed and glorified God. Through one physical healing, God then opened the door for spiritual healing, salvation for many people. Listen to what Acts 9:35 says, And all the residents of Lida and Sharon saw him, and they turned to the Lord. Not just one city, but two. All who lived there turned to the Lord.

We then heard of a woman in the nearby town of Joppa named Tabitha. Tabitha was a believer who was busy going about the work of Christ. We're told that she was full of good deeds and charity, generosity. In other words, she cared for the needs of people around her. Tabitha lived out the Lord's command to love her neighbor, and yet she became sick and died. Following Jesus does not automatically mean that the will of God is easy with life and health and prosperity or even a long life. And so this woman dies. Her friends were not ready to say goodbye to Tabitha, however, so they cleaned her body and later in an upper room and then sent word to Peter, who came right away. When he arrived, he went into the home to the upper room where Tabitha lay. Just as Jesus had done when he went to the home of Jairas to raise his daughter from the dead, Peter spoke to Tabitha, telling her to arise. Peter was carrying on the healing ministry of Jesus, even raising the dead to life. Peter then presented Tabitha to her friends and family, and many turned to the Lord as a result of her resurrection.

Today, we are reminded that God's miracle working power has the ability of drawing people to himself. God still cares for those who are hurting. We saw the compassionate heart of Christ going about doing good and helping those who were hurting and healing the sick and even raising the dead. In the same way, there is a desire in the heart of those of us who follow Jesus to help hurting people, to bless those who need the blessing of God, and especially those who need to hear the witness of the gospel and to turn to Christ. Our mission as the followers of Jesus is to preach the gospel and to help people know and follow our Lord. We, like the Apostle Peter in this case, need to be attentive and and alert to opportunities all around us to share the good news of Jesus. Let us always be available to help people discover the power of God in their lives. Let's pray. Dear Jesus, we know that you have come to bring healing and wholeness to the world. May your message of hope and salvation go to the ends of the earth through your witnesses. May we, as your followers, keep our eyes open for the opportunities to obey you in sharing this good news.

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