Thoughts about "what I have" and Acts 3

Sorry it's taken me a while to write. Things get crazy around the holidays and I keep forgetting. Collin and I are in a hotel in Macon, GA (for those who don't know) and we're somewhat stranded here until we buy a car to drive home. Long story, but keep us in your prayers as we have some big decisions to make in the next 24.

About Acts 3. I'm always intrigued by the fact that the temple gate was called "beautiful". I wonder if this gate served a purpose for directing thoughts and preparing those who would enter God's house. The gate was so important, the preparation for entering the temple so notable, that it was named! I'm considering God's temple in the physical sense, and my body being "God's temple". Do I display God's beauty as the gate in Acts 3? Does my presence reflect God and encourage others to want to know God, in such a way? Random thoughts...but this is where my spirit took me.

Also, Peter says to the blind man, (Message version) "I don't have a nickel to my name, but what I do have, I give you...." This was interesting to me because it challenged me to consider what I have been given, or what I "have" in Christ that I could offer another. The Spirit of God in Peter beckoned him to respond to this man in such a way that he could bring healing with words and faith. What has God given me to strengthen my faith? Do I respond to God's probing of my spirit with such faith? I'm tired, so these thoughts may be a little jumbled. I apologize if so.