Healing, Wealth, and other gifts

Read Acts 9: 32-43 about Peter raising Dorcus (Tabitha) from the dead and healing Aeneas from his paralytic condition. I often wonder why we don't get to heal people like that today. I know there are people with great faith like that of Peter, who have prayed for those who were sick and dying. And those for whom they pray still get sicker, still die. I know also it is all up to God to decide and all for the greater good.  We have a numbered amount of days, known only to God and when they are done, we go home to Him (provided we know Him).  But, wow... can you imagine bringing someone back from the dead? I imagine with all the science and technology today , it would be "explained away". But someone dead for 3 days?  Surely there would be those who would see and believe? 
I'm sure the gift of healing must be given to those who know how to handle it without losing sight of the fact that it is a gift of God and not of their own talent.  It would take a  special person to be able to handle a gift like that.  Same goes with having great wealth.  Such a difficult thing for most of us to handle.  Would I use it for good? or for selfish reasons.  Seeing the way I tend to hold onto things and very nearly hoard... I would say I'll never be "blessed" with great wealth.  God knows me better than I know myself and if I don't have those needs financially, I may not stay as close to Him.  I'm pretty weak in that regard, I think.  Sad, but true.  It's not flattering to realize that about yourself. 
OK... Today is Thursday., I did my walk yesterday at lunch time and I need to do the same today. It was hot yesterday and will be today as well.  I cannot let myself down. My sister will be asking me.  Love to all.

Saul's conversion

Reading in Acts this morning about Saul's conversion.  Can you imagine hearing the voice of Jesus?  Audibly hearing the voice? I LOVE when I hear His voice when he speaks to me thru his word or thru music or other believers.  Sometimes, I hear it in my heart or mind and I know it's Him.  It can also be frightening when He's telling you something you dont really want to hear. But wow, Saul must have been terrified. Then opening his eyes to realize he is blind.  Talk about a wake up call.  And Saul didnt say 'No, Lord, I dont want to' although it was his choice.

I know I have ignored Jesus' call to do things in the past. I hate looking back and seeing that in my life. My prayer today is to be bold like Saul and learn and proclaim.  Not to hide or keep silent because the world may not like what I say. The truth is so much more important than what others think of me!  I am sure there are people who will think me fanatic but that is OK.  Doesnt it just mean I'm excited for the Lord?  Aren't I?  The answer is YES! Like the song says, "What will people think when they hear that I'm a Jesus Freak? What will people say when they find that it's true? I don't really mind if they label me a Jesus Freak. There ain't no disguising the truth!"  (*DC Talk, "Jesus Freak"  Great song) 

Here's to today:  Boldness in the Lord.  Exercise for 30 min.  Stay on task. 
Blessing's to everyone this fine Wednesday morning