The apostles performed many signs and wonders among the people. They would come together regularly at Solomon’s Porch. No one from outside the church dared to join them, even though the people spoke highly of them. Indeed, more and more believers in the Lord, large numbers of both men and women, were added to the church. As a result, they would even bring the sick out into the main streets and lay them on cots and mats so that at least Peter’s shadow could fall on some of them as he passed by. Even large numbers of persons from towns around Jerusalem would gather, bringing the sick and those harassed by unclean spirits. Everyone was healed. (Acts 5:12-16, CEB)
People were healed by being in the presence of the disciples or having the shadow of one pass over them. Everyone was healed. Not just those who were a part of the gathering, but all people.
Everyone was healed, not those who believed or joined. Not those who lived as others thought they should. Everyone.
Why do we think we can be a doorkeeper for God’s house when plainly God loves all of creation and accepts all as they were made?
Loving People. Loving God.
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