Why Not In America

Why Not In America

Believers around the world experience miracles frequently like the ones we read about in Acts 8. Missionaries report about the lame walking, the blind seeing, and much more. Why do we not see these miracles in America? I have a theory. 

I believe we have placed too much value on money. Church leaders care more about keeping the lights on and the doors open than sharing the Good News of Jesus Christ and letting God take care of the “bills.” 

Church leadership spend millions of dollars on places of worship while homelessness and hunger run rampant in America. This is happening in the city where I live as well. It’s disheartening. 

This passage is a reminder of how easy it is to think that money can buy the miracles of God. Ask God to reveal if you harbor this attitude in your heart. If you do, ask Him to help you remove it so you may be an effective vessel for His works. Here’s today’s Bible verse. Enjoy. 

Acts 8:18-20

18 When Simon saw that the Spirit was given at the laying on of the apostles’ hands, he offered them money 19 and said, “Give me also this ability so that everyone on whom I lay my hands may receive the Holy Spirit.”

20 Peter answered: “May your money perish with you, because you thought you could buy the gift of God with money!

Today’s Reading:

Acts 8