In Acts 3 of the Bible, Apostles Peter and John were making their way into the temple when they were greeted by a man begging at the gate called Beautiful. He was lame and had been since birth, and he was asking those who entered the temple for any money they could spare. 

 

“Then Peter said, “Silver or gold I do not have, but what I do have I give you. In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, walk. Taking him by the right hand, he helped him up, and instantly the man’s feet and ankles became strong. He jumped to his feet and began to walk. “

(Acts 3:6-8)

 

At Gate Beautiful, we believe that while survivors of human trafficking, prostitution, and addiction have emergency physical needs that have to be met, there is a much deeper healing available to them. Our desire is to walk with survivors to safety, support them in recovery, and point them to Hope. We believe Hope is a person.

 

The man at the gate called Beautiful begged there for what scholars believe to be about forty years. Every day looked the same. Every day he left with hopefully the money he needed to have his physical needs met, but nothing deeper. The world offers money, self-help, and false purpose. What Peter and John offered this man is exactly what we are inspired to offer to each survivor we serve. The solutions of this world do not satisfy, but the deep healing of Jesus is why Gate Beautiful exists.