By stretching forth thine hand to heal; and that signs and wonders may be done by the name of thy holy child Jesus.
Reach out your hand to bring healing, and let miracles and incredible things happen through the name of your holy son Jesus.
God's still in the miracle business, healing and wonders come through Jesus' name.
📚 Historical Context
In Acts 4, the early Christian community in Jerusalem is facing persecution from religious leaders after Peter and John healed a lame man and preached about Jesus, leading to their arrest and interrogation. The apostles and believers gather to pray boldly, asking God to demonstrate His power through healings and miracles in the name of Jesus, as a response to the growing opposition from the Jewish authorities. This prayer highlights the reliance of the early church on divine intervention during a time of intense scrutiny and threat.
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