Shadows

Judges 12:1-7
Psalm 89:1-18
Acts 5:12-26
John 3:1-21


Acts 5:12-26

In Houston the prize parking spot is the one under the tree. For part of the day it might give some relief from the sweltering heat and keep the internal temperature of the car a degree cooler. But who can feel the difference between 99 and 100 degrees (F)?
People were laid so that Peter's shadow would pass over them and heal them as he walked by. The nearest we hear about Jesus in a similar situation is the lady with the bleeding being healed by touching the hem of his garment. Peter the guy who sank into the water when he was trying to walk on it, Peter the man who swore and cursed that he did not know Jesus. This same Peter had spiritual strength oozing from his shadow, strength sufficient to heal the sick.
Peter wanted to succeed, that was why he was the only disciple to try to walk on the water. I could say that he then got cold feet and began to sank but it might be more appropiate to say that he got wet feet. Peter was filled with the Holy Spirit at Pentecost. It seems to have made an immense difference. Wow, what a change. And as the baby used to say "Me too, me too".