The first Christian miracle

After the Descent of the Holy Spirit on Pentecost, the Christian community began to lead a life of "primitive communism".
And all who believed were together and had all things in common;
and they sold their possessions and goods and distributed them to all, as any had need (Acts 2:44-45).
Several factors explain this blissful paradise on earth.
First of all, the Holy Spirit stirred up the charity in the hearts of the believers. There were rich and poor people and they were all fellow brethren in Christ. Seeing the poverty of fellow brethren, it would be difficult not to take any appropriate actions to relieve them of their plight.
Secondly, the believers were following the teaching of Jesus to renounce worldly riches to store up treasures in heaven. Jesus explicitly told the rich young man to sell all he had and give the money to the poor.
And when Jesus heard it, he said to him, "One thing you still lack. Sell all that you have and distribute to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; and come, follow me." (Luke 18:22)
Lastly, they expected Jesus to return soon. Earthly possession was no longer necessary. They were eager to rid themselves of the burden which hindered them to enter the Kingdom of Heaven.
This experimental utopia was never heard of outside Jerusalem. It was short-lived and disbanded by the persecution initiated by Saul.
The early Christian community was marked by another phenomenon not commonly found in Judaism. It was miracles.
and many wonders and signs were done through the apostles (Acts 2:43b)
Luke recorded the first Christian miracle in Acts 3. When Peter and John went to pray in the Temple at 3 o'clock in the afternoon, Peter healed a man born lame (Acts 3:1-10). Daily, the lame man begged at the Beautiful Gate of the Temple. Peter must have seen him and probably given him alms many times before. Peter had not made any public proclamation in the Temple before, nor had he performed any miracles in the public. Therefore, unlike the paralyzed man in the gospel, this lame man might not possess any faith in Jesus. Unlike the bleeding woman, this lame man did not expect any healing. He just wanted a few dimes to sustain his life. All these characteristics make this miracle all the more special. Possibly, Peter saw this as his entry point to proclaim the Christian message in the Temple. The success of such an attempt was questionable. However, there was one thing for sure, Jesus' entry into the life of this lame man. Jesus is going to make this lame man whole bodily as well as spiritually. Suddenly, Jesus entered into the imprisoned soul of this lame man, liberating him.
And leaping up he stood and walked and entered the temple with them, walking and leaping and praising God.
And all the people saw him walking and praising God (Acts 3:8-9)

Dear Jesus, I have been lame, one way or another. With Your grace, I am liberated. I can serve You now without hindrance. Guide my efforts so that they may contribute to the liberation of my neighbours. Amen.