We can be distracted by looking in the wrong direction

In this passage we see the danger of being captivated by the miracle of a lame man being healed instead of seeing him as a pointer to Jesus. Peter asks about the healing ‘why does this surprise you’.  If they had been paying attention to all that had taken place before they would have understood why it was all about Jesus. People reject Jesus because of ignorance. They don’t realize who He really is.

Jesus is described as holy (without sin) and righteous … the author of life and salvation, which are received by the ‘hand’ of faith. His death was not a defeat but a victory which leads people to repentance (turning back to God). His dying and coming back to life brings release from the guilt laden prison of our own wickedness when we turn to Him and it is never to late to turn to Jesus.