All You Have Is All You Need
"Peter said, 'I don’t have a nickel to my name, but what I do have, I give you: In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, walk!'" Acts 3:6 (MSG)
At the start of Acts 3, Peter and John are walking to the temple when they come across a man who had been unable to walk since birth.
Every day, this man sat outside the gate, asking for spare change from those passing by.
When he asked Peter and John for money, Peter didn’t have silver or gold to offer — but he had something far greater.
In the name of Jesus, Peter spoke healing over him, and for the first time in his life, the man stood up and walked.
Peter's story reminds us: All you have is all you need.
Here are two simple but powerful observations from Acts 3:6:
Observation 1: Peter didn’t focus on what he lacked.
Shortage didn’t stop him.
Peter could’ve said, "I have nothing to offer," and kept walking.
Instead, he understood that God's power isn’t limited by human shortage — it’s released through surrendered vessels.
Speaking activated what was inside him.
Peter didn’t hesitate or overthink.
He spoke with boldness and gave what he already carried — the name and authority of Jesus Christ.
When you move in faith, heaven backs you up.
Observation 2: Peter had what he needed before the opportunity appeared.
Strength was secured in private.
Peter's ability to step into the moment was built when no one was watching — in prayer, in surrender, in time with Jesus.
You don't rise to the occasion; you return to your preparation.
Supply was settled beforehand.
Peter didn’t scramble to get ready when the need showed up.
He simply reached into the strength God had already deposited inside of him.
Preparation in private equips you for opportunities in public.
I’ll never forget one of the first times I was asked to pray over a group of leaders.
I immediately thought, "I’m too young. I’m not experienced enough. I don’t have the right words."
Everything inside of me wanted to step back.
But right there in that moment, I felt God whisper:
"All you have is all you need."
I didn’t suddenly become older or wiser in that second.
But I had faith. I had His Spirit. And I had a willing heart.
That was enough.
As I prayed, I saw people moved to tears, not because of fancy words — but because of God's presence.
It was never about being "ready enough" in my own eyes.
It was about being willing to give what I already had.
All you have is all you need.
Don’t let what you think you lack stop you.
God has already placed inside of you what is needed for the opportunities ahead.
Step out. Speak up. Trust Him.
And when doubts creep in, turn your heart back to the One who gave you everything you need. Let’s pray:
Jesus, thank You that You never send me empty-handed.
When I feel unprepared, remind me that You’ve already equipped me with what I need.
Teach me to trust what You’ve placed inside me.
Help me to move forward with courage, give freely, and walk boldly into every opportunity You set before me.
Amen.
Make it Personal:
Where have I been hesitating because I feel like I’m "not enough"?
What has God already given me that I can start using today?
How can I strengthen my private time with God to prepare for public opportunities?
Who around me needs something I already carry?
