Shadow Warrior

Acts 5 tells the story of how sick people would position themselves in places where Peter's shadow would fall across them as he passed by so they would be healed. The power was not in Peter's shadow. The power was in Peter, but not from Peter. It came from the Holy Spirit by the name of Jesus Christ, the Light of the world.

Two things are necessary in order to cast a shadow: a light source and something on which the light falls that is positioned in relation to the light. Peter had positioned himself in relation to Jesus in such a way that he cast a shadow as the light of Christ fell on him. His relationship with Jesus put Peter in a position where even the shadow he cast had the power to transform lives. That same power to save, heal, and transform lives still exist in us who believe and have been given the Holy Spirit. If we position ourselves in relation to Jesus Christ, the Light of the world, then we, too, will cast a shadow as He shines on us and through us. We become more effective warriors and servants of God as we stand in His presence so that our shadow is cast as a result of His radiance. If we are in right relationship with the Lord, then even our shadows become lethal weapons against sickness or anything else that comes against us.