Extraordinary from Ordinary

The definition of “common,” according to Merriam-Webster, is “falling below ordinary standards” or “lacking refinement or special status.” A common person lacks distinction. That’s how the Pharisees characterized Peter and John after questioning them.

When they saw the boldness of Peter and John, and perceived that they were…common men, they were astonished.

Acts 4:13

The two disciples had healed a beggar instead of giving the lame man money. Astonished, the Jewish council wanted to know by what power they performed such a miracle. “Jesus,” was their answer. “There is salvation in no one else.” (Acts 4:12) God frequently chooses to use common people to do extraordinary things. In doing so, the glory goes to the Almighty. As today’s verse continues, when people saw the miracle of Peter and John, “they recognized that they had been with Jesus.”

Will people look at the events, attitudes and actions of your life and recognize you have spent time with the Lord? God used common people then – and can still use ordinary people today. Pray for God to use your life for His glory and to bring others to salvation in Him. Pray, too, for your national leaders to know Christ this Easter.

Recommended Reading: Acts 3:1-10