Overshadowed

Today’s blog post is contributed by David Trotta:

As a result, people brought the sick into the streets and laid them on beds and mats so that at least Peter's shadow might fall on some of them as he passed by. (Acts 5:15)

I’m sure it safe to say that it wasn’t Peter’s shadow that was healing people, but rather the presence of God that overshadowed Peter.

That same Holy Spirit that resided within Peter also resides within.  Imagine the presence of God being so strong upon us that people are healed when they walk by us.

Interestingly, Peter didn’t sit in church and wait for people to come to him.  He was out where people were.  You and I too are called to take the presence of God to our neighborhood, workplace, grocery store, etc.

God desires to overshadow you with his presence, not so much for your benefit, but for the benefit of those you come in contact with.

God wants us to be carriers of His presence so that He can be glorified. We are not just here to talk about God, but to demonstrate His love and desire to set captives free.

Imagine millions of carriers of God presence all over the world whose heart is yielded to Him and are expectant of His power flowing through them.  

The next time you are out in public, be expectant knowing that wherever you go, the presence of God goes with you.